How do I get bill collectors to stop calling my cell phone?
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Take the time to read the link below.  It describes the Fair Debt Collections Act, and the rules that collectors must follow.\n\nIt also says what you need to do to prevent their harrassment.
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Call toll free 1 888 1222 from your phone line, or you may go to www.DoNotCall.gov\n\nThat's how to stop telemarketing calls.\n\nWishing you the best.\nDawn
749795
Call customer service for your carrier. They should be able to tell where the calls are coming from. It would be helpful if you told us what the caller id says.
978278
It depends on the company.  If it's a collection agency, they have the right to call you, just not early in the morning or late at night, or at work.  \n\nA company has the right to call you if you have previously done business with them (the do not call list does not apply here).  However, they do not have the right to keep calling after you have requested that they stop.\n\nIf it's a telemarketing call, and you have requested them not to call you, you can file a complaint by e-mail (donotcall@fcc.gov), telephone 1-888-CALL-FCC (1-888-225-5322) , or mail at \nFederal Communications Commission\nConsumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau\nConsumer Inquiries and Complaints Division\n445 12th Street, SW\nWashington, DC 20554
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A couple questions first.  Has it appeared on your credit report yet?  Check it out by getting your free report at www.annualcreditreport.com.\n\nIf it's not on there yet, and you can pay it off, do it NOW!  There is a procedure that the collection agents must follow before they can place a negative report on your record.  By paying the bill you stop that process.\n\nIf the Cell Company already put a report on it, try to negotiate with them to remove it in exchange for payment of the bill.  Use the letter below if you need guidance.  \n\nGenerally it takes a few months before the collection agents get involved, so get moving!
785837
Call the phone number on the bill, that I'm sure you're still getting with a zero am't due.  Talk to a REAL person, tell them you have no use for the card and you want it canceled.
635455
Are you talking about stopping telemarketers?\n\nGo to the National No Call Registry, it's free:\n\nhttps://www.donotcall.gov/default.aspx\n\nThere's also a state no call but you would have to search for that yourself since I don't know what state you live in.  Just type your state No Call Registry in your browser.
713344
You can call the phone company and tell them you don't want to accept collect calls on your phone. If someone tries to call collect it tells them that collect calls are not accepted at your number.
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depends on state laws.  I know here, they have to notify you in writing...then the calls start.  On the back of their written notification, it usually has the laws that apply to collections on them.  I know here (illinois) can write a letter requesting they no longer contact by phone...and they have to stop.
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You aren't trying to get innocent people to dial a number that will result in a massively expensive charge on their phone bill, are you?\n\nNo, you wouldn't do that!
862520
hang up. it's very irritating.  I got 9 calls today! wtf!
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Your number probably belonged to james oliver before or they got wrong number. To eliminate telemarketer's calls, go to http://www.donotcall.gov/ to register your numbers (free). It'll be good for 5 years.
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You try calling your mobile company to ask for a phone no. list. But usually they can't give you unless you have a valid reason (eg. calls after midnight) and maybe a police report.\nYou will need to note down what time the calls come in and ask your mobile company to check whether the no. is the same. Ask them whether they can block the no. for you. If the calls keep coming in for more than 10 times during unreasonable time, you can ask them to give the no. to the police. And let the law do it's work!
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When they call again, get the name and address of the company and the person you are talking to.  Inform them they have the wrong phone number, and to cease calling.\n\nThen send a certified letter to the Agency.\n\nIf the calls continue you can sue them in small claims court.  Contact me if you need assistance or advice on how to do this.
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Not calling when they say they would
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you need to contact your service provider and have them go through your bill, item by item.  Also ask them to send you an itemized copy of your bill.  i know how insanely expensive cell phone bills can be--if i did not have to have one for work i wouldn't have one at all...
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Sorry, cell phones can not receive a collect call under any circumstances. I learned that one the hard way when  a friend of mine needed help and tried to call me collect.\n\nI called my service provider and asked if there was some sort of option I could change or if I could even put a deposit down so that someone could call me collect - no dice.\n\nI believe that jails everywhere are the same, and they can only make collect calls. This is to help them keep a record of the calls the prisoners make and so that they can't bother people who don't want to hear from them. It may even be a law - I'm not sure.