Do Not Call Register

SpoolMan · 27-03-2010, 06:18 AM

Those of you who opted 3 years ago to not receive unwanted telemarketing calls, time has now come to re-register or if you haven't done it and want to do it follow the links.

Re-register your phone number now to avoid telemarketing calls

Your home or mobile telephone numbers have been registered for nearly three years on the Do Not Call Register. Since registrations expire after three years, it’s now time to re-register your numbers.
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Re-register your number(s) now to avoid receiving unsolicited telemarketing calls.

Re-registration is fast, free and easy.
Just click here: www.donotcall.gov.au, or call 1300 792 958 now.
Want to help family and friends avoid receiving unwanted telemarketing calls?
Tell them to visit www.donotcall.gov.au or call 1300 792 958.
if you have any queries, please call 1300 792 958.

Kryton · 27-03-2010, 08:16 AM

Thank You,
time to re-register.

Now if we could just stop the buggers turning up at the front door since the DNR was set up.

**Whoosha** · 27-03-2010, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by davway

Thank You,
time to re-register.

Now if we could just stop the buggers turning up at the front door since the DNR was set up.

MMM is that breakfast I here knocking :thebirds:

Thanks Spooly

ea90gl · 27-03-2010, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by davway

Thank You,
time to re-register.

Now if we could just stop the buggers turning up at the front door since the DNR was set up.

I reckon there was about 3 per week at my door during the later stages of the flawed insulation rebate scheme, just wish I had a trained massive python to keep on the front lawn

FGII-XR6 · 27-03-2010, 10:10 PM

you just need a sign that says " WE SHOOT EVERY THIRD SALESMAN! THE SECOND ONE JUST LEFT"

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Originally Posted by ea90gl

I reckon there was about 3 per week at my door during the later stages of the flawed insulation rebate scheme, just wish I had a trained massive python to keep on the front lawn

dave289 · 31-03-2010, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by davway

Thank You,
time to re-register.

Now if we could just stop the buggers turning up at the front door since the DNR was set up.

I now do something that I saw jerry sienfeld do on the show once. If they show up at the door I just say that I am busy now ,but if they give me there home address I will come around at a time that suits me.

Jason[98.EL] · 27-03-2010, 09:16 AM

thanks Spooly

done for another 3 years

Jason

outside · 27-03-2010, 09:33 AM

thanks done

gcg2503 · 27-03-2010, 09:39 AM

thanks spooly, reg'd my place and my parents

myxr6 · 27-03-2010, 10:08 AM

Hasnt helped I still get all sorts of calls from companies .

FGII-XR6 · 27-03-2010, 11:53 AM

when it does happen to me I make some extremly innapropriate comments they normally get upset and say you can't talk to me like that to which I reply "you can't call me as I'm on the do not call register if you wish to complain so will I and you will receive a fine of up to $110,000" they normally hung up then

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Originally Posted by myxr6

Hasnt helped I still get all sorts of calls from companies .

LTDHO · 27-03-2010, 10:30 AM

does this work?

SpoolMan · 27-03-2010, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by LTDHO

does this work?

I found it does work, except in the case of my wife filling out forms for competitions/prizes in shopping centers etc: these people still will call if you give them your details.

deesun · 27-03-2010, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by SpoolMan

I found it does work, except in the case of my wife filling out forms for competitions/prizes in shopping centers etc: these people still will call if you give them your details.

I've found it works also but as you say when someone fills out a competition form somewhere in the terms and conditions which nearly no one reads there is a section which asks " can we call you" and at the bottom then we all tick we agree with the terms and conditions. On the net it prevents you from going any further unless you agree to the T+C. If you don't you can't enter. I'ts the main reason I don't enter many comps.

svo supporter · 28-03-2010, 12:18 AM

Thanks Spoolman.

What I do when they call is tell them where to get off and hang up. The knock at the door is greated the same way, followed by the door greeting their nose if it's too close.

Mad Maxine · 28-03-2010, 05:22 PM

Don't forget, fellas, the Do Not Call register is only enforceable and applicable to companies phoning FROM WITHIN Australia. You will still get calls from the overseas call centres, because they do not have to comply with the Do Not Call legislation.

Best way to get rid of them is just to hang up. Remember there is still a human being doing a crappy job on the other end of the phone. I just say, "No thanks, goodbye" and hang up. I'll talk over them if necessary, but that's it. Or give the phone to your three year old toddler.

MM

04redxr8 · 28-03-2010, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Mad Maxine

Or give the phone to your three year old toddler.

MM

I found this works really well too. Either we do that or we say "Just a moment we will get the person you are after", then we put the phone down. We go back every couple of minutes and say "they will be here shortly", and put the phone down again.

Longest we had someone waiting was about 10 mins. After doing all that, we had a major drop in the number of calls we got.

sgt_doofey · 01-04-2010, 01:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Mad Maxine

Don't forget, fellas, the Do Not Call register is only enforceable and applicable to companies phoning FROM WITHIN Australia. You will still get calls from the overseas call centres, because they do not have to comply with the Do Not Call legislation.

If they are acting on behalf of an Australian company, then the do not call register still applies.

Iggypoppin' · 28-03-2010, 05:29 PM

thanks spoolman. i too hate the doorknockers floating around our neighbourhood. the latest one is a bloke who comes around from City Discount Tyres offering labor free servicing for 99 dollars. caught me as i got out of my car and bombarded me with questions and offers. what i wouldn't give to have a pitbull ;)

Arkturus · 28-03-2010, 05:50 PM

oooo thanks for reminding me

MRFGXR6 · 28-03-2010, 07:07 PM

Done thanks for the reminder SpoolMan

Mickxr8 · 29-03-2010, 02:14 AM

done mine . now we just have to teach mormons how to read the "no preacher" sign ?.
i find opening the door in the nuddy gets there attention pretty quickly

**buggerlugs** · 29-03-2010, 08:00 AM

Done, thanks for the reminder..............

BJ · 29-03-2010, 04:09 PM

Unlisted number works ever time.

SB076 · 29-03-2010, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by BJ

Unlisted number works ever time.

Yep - although I still get a couple of calls - I usually just demand things for free (ie if offered a free mobile I want a better one but wont sign up to thier plan, or if they are offering a credit card I want interest free for 10 years - these are my terms take it or leave it) They never really know how to respond to that.

eb91xr6 · 29-03-2010, 04:21 PM

i dont mind them ringing up when i have ******** all to do, just so i can play games with them and ask the pointless questions

XDV800 · 29-03-2010, 04:35 PM

Thanks for posting this up Spoolman.

Apollo66 · 29-03-2010, 11:03 PM

Thanks for the reminder, we use to get between 1 an 3 calls most nights before the do not call list, now it's just the mother inlaw every second night

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onfire · 31-03-2010, 10:16 PM

We need a ' Do not knock ' list too. I know I can slam the door on these lying idiots, but really I shouldn't have to open to the door to some nut I can barely understand as he lies to me about " rewards " and " discounts I'm about to receive " in exchange for apparently " nothing at all "

XD 351 Ute · 31-03-2010, 10:27 PM

Done, thanks for posting up the reminder.

Ed