Get off telemarketing lists - Massachusetts

[nekote]

Inspired by this earlier thread:
Getting off telemarketing call lists
Or, go directly to the Direct Marketing Association (DMA) site:
DMA's Telephone Preference Service (TPS)


I don't know if this Mass. site is essential the same thing or an additional list:
Register for the Massachusetts ?Do Not Call? Law.

That site is now accepting registrations.
Supposed to become effective around April.

 

[BeauJangles]

God bless you sir

 

[bagelche]

been meaning to get the details on this.
thanks!

 

[RU482]

"Get off" telemarketing lists - Massachusetts

Hmm, I thought you had to do the calling to get off on the phone

 

[CoolTechie]

"oww kayy Terrific"

thanks!

 

[AG73]

is this legit? The first website seemed authentic, not too certain about the second one. My fear is that this is the phone equivalent of when you get spam and on the bottom of the message it says "click here to remove your name from the list," hence alerting them that your email address is valid, resulting in even more junk email.

 

[AlanS]

I think that's the official DMA website so it should be OK.

Anyone check the fine print on the MA one. Besides the usual exclusions for themselves (political calls) you are also allowed to call if you don't plan on concluding the deal on the phone. Looks like a possible big loophole.

 

[Urgo666]

AT LAST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hmmm..

Thank You


Thank you for using the Massachusetts Do Not Call Program. Your registration was successful!

Your telephone number will be added to the Massachusetts Do Not Call list which goes into effect on 04/01/2003.



Is this a joke? April fools day?

 

[lungster]

Originally posted by: Urgo666
AT LAST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hmmm..
Is this a joke? April fools day?

No this is no joke. The new law lets you use either the web site (mass.gov/donotcall) or the phone to add your name. The list will be made available on 4/1/03 and I believe quarterly thereafter. Now if we can only get an anti-spam law !