Goddamn TFP Telemarkers

[b33fj3rky]

The TFP is robocalling my cell phone daily. I contacted their head of telelmarketing; she said the calls would stop, but they continue. The most annoying part? I'm already a f&*ing subscriber! Is anyone else getting calls from 423-757-6997? And who is responsible for this asinine policy--calling people who are ALREADY customers?

[ohwell]

There is a national "Do Not Call" register. Sign up on line and report them. They have to stop or the USA government will handle it for you. No one calls my phone.

[Tsavodiner]

No one calls my phone.

you're probably about as popular as I am

There's no way to stop political robocalls or those from firms with which you do business; beware these "giveaways" on the internet that give them access to you and your privacy.

[joedog]

Jul 11, 2012 19:11:07 GMT -5 Tsavodiner said:

No one calls my phone.

you're probably about as popular as I am

There's no way to stop political robocalls or those from firms with which you do business; beware these "giveaways" on the internet that give them access to you and your privacy.

Or sign up for ANY free giveaway at a store or event.

[Bob]

or sign up for every free giveaway you can and use 423-757-6997 as your phone number? [shrug]

seriously, any time you fill out an entry to any contest. The one winner gets picked and the rest of the information is first given to their marketing department then sold.

[Tsavodiner]

or sign up for every free giveaway you can and use 423-757-6997 as your phone number? [shrug]

Carried by acclamation!

[Ringleman#5]

Some years ago, I had the same problem with TFP marketers. I eventually told them I used to be a suscriber until they spammed my phone continuously.

Here's how I stopped the calls.

The Chattanooga phone book has 2 pages of TFP office numbers. I began calling them nonstop. We discussed the weather, dinner, what the scores of the grandkids' softball games were. I inquired whether they had a window desk or a cubicle. I helped with suggestions what to eat to avoid gas. When they would protest that I was calling the wrong number, that there was a proper number to address marketing issues, I replied those numbers don't work, that since folks there have nothing but time to waste, I intend to help them with that until my calls stop.

One day's work has netted me many years hassle free from TFP.

[TNBear]

Many years ago in a place far away we were being bombarded by phone solicitations for the local fishwrap. Finally I picked up and said "Da boss don't like havin' his meetin's interupted, don't call back", and they didn't.

[Babs]

I've been a subscriber for 30 yrs and I used to get those calls. I guess they don't know my cell phone number. I don't even know my cell phone number. Another good way is to ask them "Whatcha wearin'? are you nekked?

[JC]

I get calls from them constantly but it/they hang up after a couple of rings.
I'm registered with the do not call list and have reported them once already.

[Tsavodiner]

noticed in today;'s classifieds they're hiring these positions;
suppose they had mass resignations from frustration?

[TNBear]

Working as a phone solicitor (many, many years ago) helped put me through what college I could stand. It was very different 40 years ago, no computers to dial for you- and I do mean dial, as in rotory phones.

[ssmynkint]

Aren't you glad you used dials?

[Tsavodiner]

I used "Irish Spring" until I discovered it's MADE OF IRISHMEN!!!!