Phone Calls
Complaint
JG
Country: United States
So far, this is the second call from this company within a week. The call tonight came in at 8:04 pm
Caller ID says "Lester, Inc." and the phone number is 606-833-0105. When my answering machine picked up, the caller hung up - same as last time.
I am on the Do Not call list.
Caller ID says "Lester, Inc." and the phone number is 606-833-0105. When my answering machine picked up, the caller hung up - same as last time.
I am on the Do Not call list.
Comments
I wish they would be a way to get rid of these guys, once for all
I did that long time ago and now I dont get their calls. OR You can fill out a small form online on their website, asking them to take you off their list.
http://www.lesterinc.com/contact_us.htm
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Reading in ALL CAPS is harder to read and will probably get you ignored more than heard....like the phone calls
THAT says it all, dear...
We all know what GREAT customer service comes from INDIA!
That, to ME, is all the MORE REASON to NOT give them MY money.
****THERE ARE TOO MANY UNEMPLOYED RIGHT HERE IN THE US****
For that alone, I would refuse to purchase ANYTHING from "LESTER".
If they chose to ignore that verbal request (to be taken off their INTERNAL call list), they can be fined up to $16,000 for EACH OFFENSE, folks!!
Keep a record of the calls, time, date, who you spoke with (employee or other identifying #), and that you made the request.
If they call you - even ONE MORE TIME - report them, using the record of calls.
Don't complain, if you don't take the time to
1 - request they take you off their INTERNAL list
2 - REPORT THEM if they continue to call
Here is the Federal Trade Commission's site regarding Telemarketers (from #28 on is most revealing):
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/alerts/alt107.shtm
If we are diligent in doing this - IN VOLUMES, perhaps the message will get out to these companies that they CANNOT IGNORE REQUESTS TO STOP THE CALLS WITHOUT HARSH PENALTIES.
**WE ARE NOT GOING TO TAKE IT ANYMORE**
Also - side note regarding cell phone calls from telemarketers (per the FTC website): "FCC regulations prohibit telemarketers from using automated dialers to call cell phone numbers."
Sounds like a NO-BRAINER to me...VOLUMES PEOPLE, report these people in VOLUMES..
THAT is what will create the change we want!!!
- Answer the phone! (If you want it to be their LAST call to you, that is)
- Get the name of the person on the other end
- Tell them to take your number off their INTERNAL call list
- Make note of the request
***IF they call again***
Instead of posting your gripe here - Report them HERE:
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/alerts/alt107.shtm
SERIOUSLY - Ignoring the call, only makes it repeat...and repeat...and repeat. This is not how to handle it.
If you don't like it, then MAKE IT STOP- WE are the ones with the POWER the FTC gave us!!!
Make your FORMAL complaint, then fire away with your "ammo" if/when they call AGAIN:
"I asked on -such and such date-, at -such and such a time-, when I spoke with -so and so-, that I be taken off your internal list. You have now VIOLATED my RIGHT to have these calls stopped, and I will be following up with a SECOND FORMAL complaint about your company to the FTC."
"By the way - Does your company/organization have about $16,000 laying around to pay the fine you will be slapped with?"
Stop whining, people - start using the venue the FTC gave us to put a stop to these scumbags who violate our right to NOT have their calls invading our homes repeatedly...
Think of the progess we could make, if we ALL answered that call, followed the steps above (get call detail), and politely asked to be taken off their INTERNAL call list. At that point, we are all packing a whole lotta ammo, if they ignore our requests.
Even better STILL - in MY opinion: We should ALL call THEM, and request our number be taken off their list....talk about a reversal of FORTUNE!!
---PRICELESS---
If you are on the DNC list, those "advertisers" have to check that your number is NOT on the DNC list BEFORE calling you.
If they do anyway, repeat steps 1-10. (All the more we can NAIL, I say!)
RIGHT HERE:
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/alerts/alt107.shtm
Compaining in this forum, does not get anything accomplished.
(Do you wish to have them continue, and simply post a complaint on the internet, or ARM yourself with the LAW?)
"You may also file a complaint if you received a call that used a recorded message instead of a live person (whether or not your number was on the Registry)."
It doesn't specifically say that autodialers/messages are included, but it eludes to that with the above statement. Therefore, and because FEDERAL law precedes State Law, one would assume that ALL states are covered regardless of whether that state specifically has a law governing this practice.
No -they will NOT.
That is, NOT until you use your USA given right to make a formal complaint!
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/alerts/alt107.shtm
Why "HINT", when you can fire with the ammo we are given?!??!
"Make sure your phone is registered with the FTC, then file your complaint at https://www.donotcall.gov/default.aspx
File a complaint for EVERY phone call."
Not entirely CORRECT, dear...
*YOU MUST WAIT 31 DAYS -AFTER- GETTING ON THE DNC LIST - BEFORE MAKING A REPORT THAT SOMEONE IS VIOLATING IT.*
SEE: http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/alerts/alt107.shtm
"When I register my phone number, how long until it shows up on the National Do Not Call Registry?
After you register, your phone number will show up on the registry by the next day. Telemarketers have up to 31 days to get your phone number and remove it from their call lists."
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/alerts/alt107.shtm
(#14)SAYS:
"Can I register my business phone number or a fax number?
The National Do Not Call Registry is only for personal phone numbers. Business-to-business calls and faxes are not covered by the National Do Not Call Registry."
Even if we call, and they don't answer - that is one of THEIR lines tied up that they CANNOT use to call...US!
HAKIM
I filed a complaint with the FCC. They call here 2-3 times a week and no one is ever on the line. We are a busy office and I am sick of it.