Opting out of phone spam just got easier
I was as thrilled as anyone else when the Canadian government announced their proposed bill to dampen phone spam (unsolicited phone calling) to Canadians a couple of years back. I was then very disappointed, but not all that surprised to learn that there was a loophole allowing many companies to be “exempt” from the opt-out list, effectively taking much of the wind out of the legislative sails. Then along came Michael Geist.
Media activist and newspaper columnist Geist has created a new website where Canadians can, in three simple steps, have their contact information removed from these “exempt” companies’ lists. I don’t know about you, but I won’t be disappointed to not hearthat mechanical, intrusive voice when the phone rings: “Good afternoon sir, I have some important information for you about Bell’s new internet package.”
Unfortunately the website isn’t up or available, but can’t come soon enough. Getting a lot of calls from 1800 736 7608 which is a call centre used by Mnba credit cards, the Shriners (Charity) and a couple of other companies that are not charities. One should be able to block such a number. The last straw is that many, including myself, are complaining that when answering this annoying call…there is no one at the other end!! Also, the calls have been coming almost daily and today I received 3 of them, in one day!! I’m tired of this phone spam!! besides…I don’t give my card to anyone that calls me, charity or no charity…because how do I know it is a legit charity calling? lol rididculous