My understanding of the WI law is that we get $100 if they call us, so you want to find out who is calling. However, the telemarketers claim they can call to "ask if it's alright to make telemarketing calls to you".
On Fri, Dec 06, 2002 at 10:11:13AM -0800, Mike Rosing wrote: > On Fri, 6 Dec 2002, Tyler Durden wrote: > > > But I have utilized a stopgap strategy for a number of years now that has > > worked pretty good: > > > > 1) If I hear silence for more than a moment or two I hang up the phone. > > Yeah, I've done that for a while now. But here in wisconsin (USA) > we have a new law that goes into effect on Jan 1: The state maintains > an official "no call" list. If your name is on the list and telemarketers > call, the state can take them to court. I don't know how effective it'll > be, but I think losing money in court would be enough of an incentive to > pay attention to the list. > > If enough states do it the telemarketers may decide it's worth fighting > in court. Life gets interesting at that point... > > Patience, persistence, truth, > Dr. mike -- Harmon Seaver CyberShamanix http://www.cybershamanix.com
