Aug 16, 2013
As long as there are computer programs for advertising you'll get the calls. Computers don't read the DO NOT CALL list, and are programmed to start with a certain number, make the call, then add a digit and make another call. This goes on until the programmer stops the computer, or it runs out of numbers. For instance if it starts at 123 456-0000 then the next call is to 123 456-0001 then 123 456-0002 and so on until it reaches the 123 456-9999 then it starts all over again with a 123 457-0000 and on it goes....forever !! I know a guy who bought into the program so he could make $$ from his home computer this way. He timed it so it only calls during the day hours (7am - 9pm) and when people answer it is recorded as a viable number which he then sells to another sales / telemarketer company !! He thinks its a hoot and is making his "beer money" over and above his regular employment wage, and doesn't have to do anything because the computer does all the work. He tried to get me involved, but I negated that idea immediately !!