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tcedwards
Citizen
Username: Tcedwards
Post Number: 10
Registered: 6-2001
| | Posted on Friday, December 6, 2002 - 6:42 pm: |     |
Does anyone have advice how to stop SPAM (junk FAX documents) from being sent a phone line? I have heard of organization that can be called to assist with TeleMarketing cold-calls.
Basically I need to block unwanted access to my phone.
Can you provide web site info or someone to call?
Thanks in advance.
Trent |
tcedwards
Citizen
Username: Tcedwards
Post Number: 12
Registered: 6-2001
| | Posted on Sunday, December 15, 2002 - 7:07 pm: | |
Gee's.... No advice out there? |
jgberkeley
Supporter
Username: Jgberkeley
Post Number: 2497
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Monday, December 16, 2002 - 8:47 am: | |
Well let me offer this, 2 weeks ago I purchased a unit called a Tele-Zapper. It claimed that it sends a tone back down the line that tells computer based telephone dialing systems that the line has been disconnected.
Hummmm!
Well for $40 I am giving it a try.
So far, 2 weeks, I do not remember getting a call, nor has any one informed me of problems calling my home.
At this time I would not endorse this product, but I've not returned it.
Radio Shack sells a unit as well. I forgot the name of it. |
us2innj
Citizen
Username: Us2innj
Post Number: 470
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Monday, December 16, 2002 - 9:46 am: | |
The only problem I can see with adding a Tele-Zapper to a fax phone line is that the beep that is given off by the zapper when the line is seized (answered) might throw the sending fax machine off. The Tele-Zapper works by adding a deceptive beep when you answer the call that tells a computer calling the phone that it has been disconneted. Trial and error when using this device on a fax phone line might be needed.
PS: The Radio Shack model is also called the Tele-Zapper. The newer model, also called Tele-Zapper is ten dollars cheaper, and considerably smaller. The original units were about the size of a phone answering machine. The newer model is about the size of a medium pickle. |
us2innj
Citizen
Username: Us2innj
Post Number: 472
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Monday, December 16, 2002 - 9:55 am: | |
I just checked, and this is from the Tele-Zapper website FAQ:
"Will the TeleZapper work on junk faxes?
Yes. If your fax number is dialed by a computerized predictive dialing system that is programmed to listen for disconnected numbers, the TeleZapper will "zap" your fax number from those calling lists"
http://www.telezapper.com/default.asp |
tcedwards
Citizen
Username: Tcedwards
Post Number: 13
Registered: 6-2001
| | Posted on Monday, December 16, 2002 - 1:49 pm: | |
Thanks for the advice. As a stop gap I disconnected the fax device for about 2 weeks. Just reconnected about 3 days ago. So far no junk fax to report.
In the new year, I think I may try that device (TeleZapper).
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barleyrooty
Citizen
Username: Barleyrooty
Post Number: 474
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, December 17, 2002 - 12:26 pm: | |
I've had a telezapper for about a year (the older, small box kind). After a few weeks, the volume of calls definitely reduced by about 75%. I would definitely recommend it. Another good idea is when someone calls is tell them: "Take me off your call list". They have to comply by this by law. If they call you back you can sue them for $500 each time! |
tcedwards
Citizen
Username: Tcedwards
Post Number: 14
Registered: 6-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, December 17, 2002 - 7:52 pm: | |
Tried that ("Take me off your call list") and it does help some. Even after making that statement I have actually had a second and third sales call on the same subject.
Again, I expect to try the TeleZapper if the Fax SPAM continues. As of today no new occurance (I am on a roll).
Thanks for all the help folks... |
Dave Ross
Supporter
Username: Dave
Post Number: 3974
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, December 18, 2002 - 5:40 pm: | |
This may be helpful soon...
http://money.cnn.com/2002/12/18/pf/ftc_telemarketing.ap/index.htm |
woodstock
Citizen
Username: Woodstock
Post Number: 46
Registered: 9-2002
| | Posted on Monday, December 23, 2002 - 11:39 pm: | |
Actually, if you're getting junk faxes (not telemarketing calls), there is a law in place (federal, I believe) that provides for a $500 penalty per instance of an unrequested fax solicitation.
I'll try to find a reference. |
woodstock
Citizen
Username: Woodstock
Post Number: 47
Registered: 9-2002
| | Posted on Monday, December 23, 2002 - 11:48 pm: | |
Here's a few links (note the authors are mostly attorneys, but the law is linked to at each site)
http://www.keytlaw.com/faxes/junkfaxlaw.htm
http://www.markwelch.com/faxlaw.htm
http://www.junkfax.com/
And on the other side...
http://www.lawpsided.com/junkfaxlaw.htm |
jgberkeley
Supporter
Username: Jgberkeley
Post Number: 2553
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Monday, January 13, 2003 - 3:07 pm: | |
Just an update.
6 weeks now with the Telezapper. Only 1 spam call made it thru. I asked and was told that the caller dialed my number, they did not have computers.
I did not listen to his pitch, rather I gave him the click.
This was the best $40 I ever spent. |
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