1:54 PM 1/22/08 Call came in. We pay Verizon for and are SUPPOSED to have call block on unidentified phone numbers, yet this one came in as "private name". I immediately Googled the number and that search brought me here. I see that many say it is Hebert Research in Bellevue, WA.
Hpw much are they paying---and WHO are they paying--Verizon? How do they get past the unkown caller block I am paying for? What is their purpose?

That same phone number 435-643-1337 has called me at least twice today.  I don't answer the phone, but they keep calling.  How did they get my phone number and what do they want???

They are a market research company calling to ask you to take a survey.  They pay various companies for a list of numbers that match a certain demographic they are looking for.  I actually used to work there... they're annoying but relatively harmless.

Surveys are apparently okay'd by our government as a learning tool to better our lives...  Ya...probably a kickback in there too.. Actually they are interesting and if you have the time you learn a lot from the questions they ask and they will send you a completed report.  
No such thing as Do Not Call or UL where the phone company or government is concerned.

I received a call today at the same number (425-643-1337)and actually spoke to a man. He claimed to be from the attorney general office and wanted to ask some questions regarding a experience with a company. Although, when I asked if he could elaborate on why he was calling. He was very vague in his answer and did not appear to have correct information. I then said that the person he was seeking wasn't available because I could not trust his words. He reported he'd call back later.
Isn't that against the law to lie like that? I am going to write to the attorney general and inform them about this outrage!