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I know that charities don't have to honor the national do-not-call
list. But when I ask a charity specifically not to call me again, do
they have to honor that request?
If it matters, I'm in New York State, and the charity is one of those
policemen's benefit organizations. They seem to be calling me about
once a week, despite my repeated requests to them to stop.
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I am not a lawyer; this is not legal advice. When you read anything
legal on the net, always verify it on your own, in light of your
particular circumstances. You may also need to consult a lawyer.
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http://OakRoadSystems.com
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On Apr 22, 3:56 am, Stan Brown <the_stan_br...@fastmail.fm> wrote:
I know that charities don't have to honor the national do-not-call
list. But when I ask a charity specifically not to call me again, do
they have to honor that request?
If it matters, I'm in New York State, and the charity is one of those
policemen's benefit organizations. They seem to be calling me about
once a week, despite my repeated requests to them to stop.
They are not restricted from calling under Federal law. "When you
receive telephone solicitation calls, clearly state that you want to
be added to the caller=92s do-not-call list. You may want to keep a list
of those persons or businesses that you have asked not to call you.
Tax-exempt non-profit organizations are not required to keep do-not-
call lists." (From:www.fcc.gov/cgb/consumerfacts/tcpa.html)
It also appears that NY state exempts non-profit charities from any do-
not-call regulation.
--Larry
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On Tue, 22 Apr 2008 06:56:34 -0400, Stan Brown
<the_stan_brown@fastmail.fm> wrote:
I know that charities don't have to honor the national do-not-call
list. But when I ask a charity specifically not to call me again, do
they have to honor that request?
Yes. Its all in the FAQ at: http://www.donotcall.gov
If it matters, I'm in New York State, and the charity is one of those
policemen's benefit organizations. They seem to be calling me about
once a week, despite my repeated requests to them to stop.
Most likely a boiler room operation, operating at the fringes of the
law. The NYPD PBA does not solicit over the phone. I've gotten these
calls as well; you must be very insistent about getting placed on the
do not contact list. Don't ask politely.
A_C
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On Apr 22, 5:56 am, Stan Brown <the_stan_br...@fastmail.fm> wrote:
I know that charities don't have to honor the national do-not-call
list. But when I ask a charity specifically not to call me again, do
they have to honor that request?
If it matters, I'm in New York State, and the charity is one of those
policemen's benefit organizations. They seem to be calling me about
once a week, despite my repeated requests to them to stop.
I have the same problem with Lifesource here in Chicago.
I told them never to call again. I told them that thanks to their
obnoxious telemarketing campaigns, I will never donate blood with them
again. And I know I'm not alone on this.
The last call, they said that I can only opt out for a month.
Don't know about the State of NY, but I think you may consider talking
to the charity themselves. Most of the time the calling is outsourced
to a different company and if they get enough complaints, they might
switch companies.
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In article <a2hr045on68sjkmqnr1ordk8d7celv813g@4ax.com>,
Stan Brown <the_stan_brown@fastmail.fm> wrote:
If it matters, I'm in New York State, and the charity is one of those
policemen's benefit organizations.
More likely, it's a semi-phony organization that gives maybe 5% of its
take to a real police organization. Ask them for copies of their
financials; that's more likely to get them to stop calling.
Seth
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Tue, 22 Apr 2008 06:56:34 -0400 from Stan Brown
<the_stan_brown@fastmail.fm>:
I know that charities don't have to honor the national do-not-call
list. But when I ask a charity specifically not to call me again, do
they have to honor that request?
If it matters, I'm in New York State, and the charity is one of those
policemen's benefit organizations. They seem to be calling me about
once a week, despite my repeated requests to them to stop.
Thanks to those who responded.
Summary: It matters whether the charity itself is calling, as opposed
to a third-party telemarketer. I can tell a telemarketer calling on
behalf of a charity not to call; any more, and they're legally
obligated to honor that request; but the charity itself can continue
calling regardless of my request.
Someone suggested asking for financials, which I think is an
excellent idea.
--
If you e-mail me from a fake address, your fingers will drop off.
I am not a lawyer; this is not legal advice. When you read anything
legal on the net, always verify it on your own, in light of your
particular circumstances. You may also need to consult a lawyer.
Stan Brown, Oak Road Systems, Tompkins County, New York, USA
http://OakRoadSystems.com
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