Today, like every day for the past 6 months, I got a call from...

By Sinkhole - 24/8/2013 15:27 - Guatemala - Guatemala City

Today, like every day for the past 6 months, I got a call from the same telemarketers. I've been ignoring the calls, so now they've started leaving me voicemails. I can't get rid of the annoying voicemail icon on my phone without making a call, so I have to pay to listen to their offers. FML

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So, to answer people's comments: I'm not really going to change numbers, because I've already changed my number like 4 times for unrelated reasons, and I'm tired of changing it. I don't have a contract phone, and blocking numbers through the phone company is more hassle than it's worth, and probably wouldn't work anyway. I have no smartphone, so I can't just get an app. Not gonna take legal action against them because this is not a sue happy country. I have already told them not to call me, many many times (would be stupid not to have tried that already). After six months of two or three calls from them a day, ignoring them is not as easy as it sounds. There is no "do not call" list in my country. The most ridiculous thing is that they're trying to sell me some English courses, and I've told them I don't even need them, but of course, they just want to sell. I'll have to muster up the courage to pick up the phone and play loud and freaky porn for them in the background until they decide I'm a deranged individual who shouldn't be messed with.

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By Sinkhole | 26

#5642483 - Sunday 25 August 2013 3:30

So, to answer people's comments:

I'm not really going to change numbers, because I've already changed my number like 4 times for unrelated reasons, and I'm tired of changing it. I don't have a contract phone, and blocking numbers through the phone company is more hassle than it's worth, and probably wouldn't work anyway. I have no smartphone, so I can't just get an app. Not gonna take legal action against them because this is not a sue happy country. I have already told them not to call me, many many times (would be stupid not to have tried that already). After six months of two or three calls from them a day, ignoring them is not as easy as it sounds. There is no "do not call" list in my country.

The most ridiculous thing is that they're trying to sell me some English courses, and I've told them I don't even need them, but of course, they just want to sell.

I'll have to muster up the courage to pick up the phone and play loud and freaky porn for them in the background until they decide I'm a deranged individual who shouldn't be messed with.

By Tthug | 34

#5642431 - Sunday 25 August 2013 3:09

You can take legal action against them.

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By Dodge4x4Ram | 46

#5642421 - Sunday 25 August 2013 3:06

changing your number would fix this issue but you shouldn't have to, I'm sure there is an app for annoying calls

MattOnFML | 13

#5642456 - Sunday 25 August 2013 3:15

Yeah, if you have a contract phone, can't you block their numbers by contacting your service provider? If you have a Pay as you go phone, get a new one.

jnanderson | 16

#5642486 - Sunday 25 August 2013 3:32

Assuming OP has iOS, 7 has a number blocking option in the settings. Iirc, some androids will block numbers too

IAmJad | 18

#5642487 - Sunday 25 August 2013 3:32

I don't think so. Atleast with AT&T. I actually came to their store in person and there was nothing they could do with the annoying number calling me.

cmayer | 20

#5642506 - Sunday 25 August 2013 3:45

You can pay $2.99 a month or something like that to block 30 numbers with AT&T. A ripoff if you ask me, but the option's there.

ThedaRose | 15

#5642662 - Sunday 25 August 2013 5:24

If you're with US Cellular you can block numbers

fml121785 | 14

#5642683 - Sunday 25 August 2013 5:51

An easier option would be to simply answer one of their many calls and tell them to "remove your number from their calling list." Always works for me. They legally can't call you again if you ask them not to. If not, you'll keep getting them because a computer goes down the list and repeatedly calls the numbers. Also, add your number to the national Do Not Call list, so other telemarketing places don't pay to get your number. You shouldn't have to pay to block it. Besides, some call from multiple lines in their network and it's impossible to block every individual number!

ms_YoungMula | 8

#5642704 - Sunday 25 August 2013 6:14

You can also answer the call and tell them to remove your number off their system, worked well for me

By Tthug | 34

#5642431 - Sunday 25 August 2013 3:09

You can take legal action against them.

Bludude4 | 10

#5642671 - Sunday 25 August 2013 5:34

Yes but that would cost OP money, which we've learned OP isn't too into spending a lot right now.

moosetracks22 | 10

#5642701 - Sunday 25 August 2013 6:12

That may work here in the States, but OP I'd in Guatemala, so it depends in their laws.

moosetracks22 | 10

#5643127 - Sunday 25 August 2013 15:52

*is & on. Damn you fat thumbs.

By crisanba | 18

#5642434 - Sunday 25 August 2013 3:09

Ain't that a bitch call

Grayness_ | 26

#5642707 - Sunday 25 August 2013 6:17

This men. Strikes again with his not funny at all jokes.

By Fmlano | 16

#5642436 - Sunday 25 August 2013 3:10

if you tell them not to call you, they shouldn't call you again.

thehumanlyhuman | 7

#5642520 - Sunday 25 August 2013 3:54

This ^ all you have to say is "Take me off your list" and they are prohibited by law to never call you again.

kozzard | 17

#5642562 - Sunday 25 August 2013 4:19

only under certain circumstances

By quincy2112 | 9

#5642438 - Sunday 25 August 2013 3:10

You should just ignore the icon, its no big deal

slooby_fml | 25

#5642599 - Sunday 25 August 2013 4:35

How wrong you are

Jeason012 | 18

#7447107 - Monday 1 May 2017 7:50

but what if someone important leaves a voicemail?

By RealTalk0 | 7

#5642440 - Sunday 25 August 2013 3:11

Take em to the judge! But, seriously, take legal action. Ain't nobody got time for that..

By MxAxRxCxO | 30

#5642442 - Sunday 25 August 2013 3:11

There is a way to block incoming calls. You should look into it. FYL

ElmoSaysSquishy | 28

#5642505 - Sunday 25 August 2013 3:45

I think OP just has to call their cell phone provider and they should be able to block the calls. Provided the telemarketers aren't withholding the number.

clemsi | 20

#5642872 - Sunday 25 August 2013 9:47

The op can also change the settings on their phone to automatically reject calls from numbers not in their address book.

monnanon | 13

#5642876 - Sunday 25 August 2013 9:50

on my phone you just put the number on an ignore list. i had to do thar with a few telemarketers. they can technically still call you but you are none the wiser.

By bhou56 | 7

#5642458 - Sunday 25 August 2013 3:16

Sue them for harrassment

By xStaciexLynnx | 15

#5642461 - Sunday 25 August 2013 3:17

I worked as a telemarketer for about 6 days and then had to quit because I couldnt do it anymore. It was a terrible job but I learned some interesting insight. Most telemarketers have different choices when they hang up from an unsuccessful call. If you are stern or angry with them and tell them Do not ever call here again they usually mark you out of the system.

By Beepbeep7 | 14

#5642470 - Sunday 25 August 2013 3:22

blurose | 6

#5642478 - Sunday 25 August 2013 3:25

But does that work in other countries?

UsernameHere234 | 13

#5642828 - Sunday 25 August 2013 9:17

Half of those lists get sold to telemarketers cuz they know the number is active then.

Octwo | 16

#5643281 - Sunday 25 August 2013 18:04

A telemarketer that calls a number on the do-not-call list risks an $11,000 fine here. Calling cell phones is also illegal for telemarketers as well. Of course I'm only referring to where I live.