The number that called me is 866-280-4252 The recording went onto say…“Thank you for calling, we have been trying to call you to tell you about money saving program” If you would like to be removed from our calling list press… for customer service please call 866-434-6600”
I called 866-434-6600 and spoke to “Carol” who says she is with “Quality Resource” I asked where they got my information from. She said the company she works for purchases a list from a company where I made a purchase from via internet or TV.
The only place I made a purchase from via internet is NewEgg.com so I contacted them via live chat…
*Please wait while we connect you to a Newegg representative.
*Thank you for contacting Newegg. My name is Darlene. How may I assist you today?
*Me: Does NewEgg.com sell customers contact information?
*Darlene: No we do not.
There you have it…NO THEY DO NOT….
“I think I will register a complaint with the FTC”
I asked her how I could be assured that I would note receive any more calls from this telemarketing company and/or be sold to another company thru the current company and/or affiliates of this company. She took my number and said she will put me on a do not call list and that it will not take affect for 72 hours. So I gave her my number and I probably screwed myself by doing this…
This is down there with affiliate marketing (you know shoot the monkey and win win! win!!)
Its good to know the FTC is available and has hefty fines for Telemarketers when they catch them
Both links takes you to the do not call registry ran by the FTC
http://www.ftc.gov/donotcall and
https://www.donotcall.govHow to Stop Telemarketers
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/alerts/dncverifyalrt.shtmGOOD LUCK!!!