The ACMA has published and is starting to publicise Optus’ undertaking in regards to its telemarketing activities, some of which were a bit on the annoying side. I can say that personally; the letter the ACMA sent me after a complaint is after the jump. More »
Did you know that the Do Not Call register is only valid for three years? After that, those pesky telemarketers are free to spam your phone number night and day! So if you signed up for the register at launch back in May 2007, you’ll need to re-register to avoid your phone ringing with random people wanting you to give them money. More »
In case registering on the national Do Not Call list didn’t really do anything, two ex-telemarketers in the U.K. have invented a blocking device that acts like a receptionist for your landline. The TrueCall intercepts all your calls before they reach you, letting them through if the number is recognised as a family member or friend, and replying with an automated message if the number belongs to a telemarketer.
