On Thursday 01 August 2002 09:32 pm, Matthew S. Hallacy wrote: > I chose not to 'create a new account', and their helpdesk was 'closed' > even though I called back during what they claimed to be business hours > in the recorded message. > > Seems like the number of unsolicited calls has continued to increase > over the past few months (I've never had any except from AT&T trying to > get me to use their LD service). I've had the service (AT&T cable phone > service) for over a year and a half now. With most companies you need to Opt Out of there telemarketing database. I know Qworst is one such company... http://www.infowar.com/class_1/02/class1_012102a_j.shtml Help with telemarketers can be found here: http://www.junkbusters.com/ Specifically here: http://www.junkbusters.com/telemarketing.html When I signed up for my Qworst phone service (just to get DSL) I was very adimat with the guy on the other end that I didn't want them using my info for anything internally or externally. A few days later I got a call from some Qworst lacky trying to sell me services. I told her "When I signed up for your service it was only to get DSL, and because your a monopoly I can't get DSL without your crappy phone service. I specifically told the rep I didn't wany ANY of my information sold or used interenally or externally by your company for ANY REASON!. If I recieve ANY more solicitations from Qworst or afilliates I WILL be calling the PUC to report abuse. This is your second formal notice that I do not want to be contacted or solicited for ANY REASON!" click! I've recieved very few unwanted calls since having that nice onesided discussion. And those that did call were using 'war-dialer' style telemarketing like you get on your cell phone... Chris -- MCSE - Minesweeper Consultant / Solitaire Expert f u cn rd ths, u cn gt a gd jb n cmptr prgrmmng.