What can be done about telemarketers?
Noverator
Enthusiast - Level 3

I sometimes get a call from a telemarketer peddling Las Vegas vacations. Just when I say "take me off your list," they hang up. A few weeks later, I get the same exact call (different person, same script). What can be done about calls like this? Luckily it does not happen as often as it used to, but it is still annoying when it does.

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Re: What can be done about telemarketers?
vzw_customer_support
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Noverator,

Thank you for reaching out to us. I am sorry to hear that you are having trouble with unwanted calls. We certainly want you to always have a peaceful option with us. We do have options to block numbers on your Myverizon account http://vz.to/YDkukV. We also suggest that you sign up for the Do Not Call registry list. You can do so here  http://1.usa.gov/1hZ9Qv5. Let us know if you need anymore assistance with this.

Thank you,

TonyG_VZW
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ttipgem
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JohnWN
Enthusiast - Level 2

I just rec'd a call from 800-600-1228 telling me I'd "won" something and Verizon was going to deduct $71 from my bill. Anyone else get that too? 

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ttipgem
Master - Level 1

EVERYONE else has been getting those. There are several threads about it already.

It's a scam.

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JohnWN
Enthusiast - Level 2

Thanks! I tried a search on "vz71" but didn't find anything. Glad I asked here. Figured it was a scam.

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ttipgem
Master - Level 1

Try searching for vzw71

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vzw_customer_support
Customer Service Rep

Noverator,

Thank you for reaching out to us. I am sorry to hear that you are having trouble with unwanted calls. We certainly want you to always have a peaceful option with us. We do have options to block numbers on your Myverizon account http://vz.to/YDkukV. We also suggest that you sign up for the Do Not Call registry list. You can do so here  http://1.usa.gov/1hZ9Qv5. Let us know if you need anymore assistance with this.

Thank you,

TonyG_VZW
Follow us on Twitter @VZWSupport

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vzw_customer_support
Customer Service Rep

Thanks for providing this information JohnWN! Please email the number and content of the call to the email address in question 4 in this link http://vz.to/1dXuKc2 Please do not release any information. If you already did please change your online My Verizon password by loggin in here http://bit.ly/xB4iTc and your account password with a customer service representative like myself. If you need assistance with that please accept my follow request, follow me and send me a direct message with your mobile number. You can also take advantage of the options TonyG_VZW
offered below. Thank you.

TominqueBo_VZW
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Skootz
Enthusiast - Level 1

I have also been getting these calls. They have come daily, for the last month, from 800 numbers but with different last 4 digits each time. That makes it impossible to add to my block call list. I have been registered on the Do Not Call list for years, I just checked again to make sure, and this is the first time I have been bombarded with these calls. Very annoying to say the least.

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williamross
Enthusiast - Level 3

I share the same sentiment. I used to get calls like that, too, and it's annoying how persistent they are. They never listen to requests to stop. They're just unbelievable!

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