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Telemarketers sue over do not call list
« on: Jul 29th, 2003, 11:37am »		 Quote Quote Modify Modify
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Telemarketers expanded their legal challenge to the government's do-not-call list, suing a second federal agency over the call-blocking service for consumers that the industry says will devastate business and cost as many as two million jobs.  
 
The free government registry for blocking telephone sales pitches has grown to more than 28 million numbers since it was opened June 27, according to the Federal Trade Commission, which operates the service. The FTC has predicted registration to grow to 60 million numbers by next summer.  
 
The American Teleservices Association, an industry group that sued the FTC in January to stop the list, asked the 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Denver to reject new regulations set by the Federal Communications Commission. The FCC added its authority to the list to close regulatory loopholes and block calls from certain industries, including airlines, banks and telephone companies.  
 
"This truly is a case of regulatory overkill," said Tim Searcy, ATA executive director.  
 
Losing business
People who sign up this summer should see a decrease in telemarketing calls after the FTC begins enforcing the list October 1. The service will block about 80 percent of the calls, the FTC said.  
 
The telemarketing industry estimates the do-not-call list could cut its business in half, costing it up to $50 billion in sales each year. Implementing the list could also eliminate up to two million jobs, the ATA said.  
 
The ATA also asked the FCC on Friday to stay enforcement of its rules until the court can review them. No court date has been set for the case against the FTC, the group said.  
 
Similar lawsuits brought by other telemarketers are pending.  
 
Threat of steep fines
Beginning in September, telemarketers will have to check the list every three months to see who doesn't want to be called. Those who call listed people could be fined up to $11,000 for each violation. Consumers would file complaints to an automated phone or online system.  
 
Exemptions from the list include calls from charities and pollsters and calls on behalf of politicians. A company also may call a person on the no-call list if that person has bought, leased or rented from the company within the past 18 months or has inquired about or applied for something during the past three months.  
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Re: Telemarketers sue over do not call list
« Reply #1 on: Jul 30th, 2003, 6:20pm »		 Quote Quote Modify Modify
Oh boo hoo hoo!  I say screw'em.
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Cool Cool Cool Cool Cool Cool Cool Cool NO lubricant either  :laff:
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« Reply #3 on: Jul 30th, 2003, 7:14pm »		 Quote Quote Modify Modify
:laff:  at both Wings and David... now  put one in for email spamming and I would be thrilled...  Cool
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« Reply #4 on: Jul 30th, 2003, 7:16pm »		 Quote Quote Modify Modify Remove Remove
yes that would be great
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Re: Telemarketers sue over do not call list
« Reply #5 on: Jul 31st, 2003, 9:57am »		 Quote Quote Modify Modify
That would be a great thread to start Dar.  I know virtually nothing about how to stop spamming.  My penis doesn't need to be enlarged - etc!
 
In the meantime I think we should leave this thread for telemarketing - deal?  It's a different and gross issue that needs attention.
 
No lubs Dave!  Total agreeance on that!  *snort*
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:laff: MZ getting ads for penial enlargement
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That will be a hard suit to win NO ONE like telemarketers
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Re: Telemarketers sue over do not call list
« Reply #8 on: Jul 31st, 2003, 10:36am »		 Quote Quote Modify Modify
Yeah - and I don't need Viagra either....geesh!
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OMG!!!! did you just say that for real  :laff: :laff: :laff: :laff:
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Re: Telemarketers sue over do not call list
« Reply #10 on: Jul 31st, 2003, 11:47am »		 Quote Quote Modify Modify
dreaded double post - sorry
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Re: Telemarketers sue over do not call list
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.....nor do I need their uh....."toys".    :tdown:
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