do not call register

ler · 26-04-2007, 06:19 PM

Does anyone know if there is register where you can get listed?

**Falcon Coupe** · 26-04-2007, 06:28 PM

The Do Not Call Register is on track to be launched in May this year.

http://www.acma.gov.au/WEB/STANDARD//pc=PC_100642

sgt_doofey · 26-04-2007, 08:34 PM

Some more info

http://www.dcita.gov.au/communicatio...es/do_not_call

AUIII · 26-04-2007, 08:48 PM

It seems like they are having one last desperate attempt to get our business, we have had 6 calls from various companies today

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I can’t wait for this register to become operational.

You Yangs · 26-04-2007, 09:20 PM

No need to be on a register just say "Thank you for your call" and HANG UP!!!!!
Always say thank you because no one likes a rude bastard.
You could always string them along until they hang up on you just like I do sometimes.
I've had some **** funny conversations with these people because it takes them forever to realise they are being taken for a ride!!

XRated · 26-04-2007, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by AUIII

It seems like they are having one last desperate attempt to get our business, we have had 6 calls from various companies today

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I can’t wait for this register to become operational.

I kept one on the phone for over 30 minutes today. Yeah I was really bored.

Feathers · 26-04-2007, 11:36 PM

My Dad will string them along for days, then when they think they're about to close the deal he tells them he's not interested.

[Tonko] · 26-04-2007, 11:52 PM

I make up some gibberish language, and start yelling in gibberish, but you gotta laugh at the indians named 'steve' and start with G'day mate...

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ler · 27-04-2007, 04:28 AM

I usually hang up straight away without speaking to them. I should get people who i know that ring me to say hello straight away rather than waiting for me saying hello which i do to c if they are telemarketers.

lv619 · 03-05-2007, 09:48 AM

www.donotcall.gov.au

sgt_doofey · 03-05-2007, 09:50 AM

Ha, beat you by three minutes!

http://www.fordforums.com.au/showpos...1&postcount=21

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I for one am trying to sign up. It seems that the website is a bit slow at the moment. Must be heaps of people trying to register.

disco_tezz · 03-05-2007, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by sgt_doofey

Ha, beat you by three minutes!

http://www.fordforums.com.au/showpos...1&postcount=21

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I for one am trying to sign up. It seems that the website is a bit slow at the moment. Must be heaps of people trying to register.

You can't tell me that surprises you? eveyone hates those phone calls

DJL351 · 03-05-2007, 03:54 PM

* puts on tin foil hat

Putting my numbers on a list, for the government..... no thanks.
After all remember, some (read - most) do not have to abide by these new rules.

My fear if I was to put my name and numbers on that list would be calls from government parties vote chacing before the next Fed election.

*takes tin foil hat off

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ler · 03-05-2007, 04:26 PM

can you do it online?

pertuan · 03-05-2007, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by lerner

can you do it online?

Are you serious with that question? Did you not read some 4-5 posts up?

Kommandant · 03-05-2007, 05:12 PM

that donotcall.gov.au website hasnt worked for days (and when it does its really slow), guess they're getting ddos'd from india

XRated · 03-05-2007, 05:16 PM

Just signed up. No reason why it shouldn't work, the UK and US have been doing it for 10+ years.

ler · 03-05-2007, 05:20 PM

do they need your account number? i didnt give it in case they try to put a fee on it.

sgt_doofey · 03-05-2007, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by ler

do they need your account number? i didnt give it in case they try to put a fee on it.

You did read the part on the screen where it says "Account number optional" ????

The government won't charge for it.

**GasoLane** · 03-05-2007, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by ler

Does anyone know if there is register where you can get listed?

There ya go lerner. If you cant get a job in security try a call centre. There will be so many people signing the 'do not call' register you wont have to do anything, you must be qualified for that

GXL078 · 03-05-2007, 08:47 PM

I am still waiting for their conformation email. The register does not go far enough. Charities, market research companies and political parties are exempt.

**Polyal** · 03-05-2007, 08:54 PM

Westpac have been calling me heaps lately, apparently I am a very valued member as I have been with them for 8+ years, and only certain people get these offers.

BS.

I let the lady talk for a bit and politely said "I am grateful that you do not have an Indian accent, but I am not interested in this point in time".

She laughed, and then said thanks cya.

RG · 03-05-2007, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by xcgxl

I am still waiting for their conformation email. The register does not go far enough. Charities, market research companies and political parties are exempt.

So are financial institutions so I'm still going to cop the call every two weeks asking if I want life insurance because I've been specially selected. How many times to I have to say no, worst thing is they're usually Australian people calling.

Unco · 03-05-2007, 10:50 PM

well, apparently overseas calls are also exempt. so thanks for nothing... that's the bulk of the telemarketing calls i get, if not 100%

Interceptor · 03-05-2007, 11:13 PM

how long before some company signs up, gets the list of blocked numbers, and sells it to an offshore callcentre?

XRated · 04-05-2007, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Unco

well, apparently overseas calls are also exempt. so thanks for nothing... that's the bulk of the telemarketing calls i get, if not 100%

Are telemarketing calls from overseas covered by the register?

Yes. The Do Not Call Register legislation applies to both businesses within Australia that use overseas-based telemarketers to help solicit sales, as well as those based overseas making calls to Australian telephone numbers.

Redrum · 04-05-2007, 12:55 AM

I wish they had a register where we could nominate when dealing with businesses that we didn't have to speak to call centres from overseas..........

mowog · 04-05-2007, 06:35 AM

Now we need a do not knock register to keep the idiots trying to save our souls away from our front door.

sgt_doofey · 04-05-2007, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Unco

well, apparently overseas calls are also exempt. so thanks for nothing... that's the bulk of the telemarketing calls i get, if not 100%

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Originally Posted by Interceptor

how long before some company signs up, gets the list of blocked numbers, and sells it to an offshore callcentre?

If a company, be it here in Australia or overseas, is doing telemarketing calls on behalf of another Australian company, then the do not call legislation still applies.

Jeeepers · 04-05-2007, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by DJL351

* puts on tin foil hat

Putting my numbers on a list, for the government..... no thanks.
After all remember, some (read - most) do not have to abide by these new rules.

My fear if I was to put my name and numbers on that list would be calls from government parties vote chacing before the next Fed election.

*takes tin foil hat off

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And what makes you think they don't already have your number?

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