Microsoft won't stop calling

MCPWannabe

So, I downloaded some trial software off the Microsoft site -- Visual Studio Express 2008. Now, I'm getting hit by sales calls from 1-800-215-0948 begging me to buy something.

It must be getting hard to get sales in this present economy because I've downloaded plenty of trial software from Microsoft and never had this happen.

Just wondering if there is any way to stop this and still download new trial software when it comes out or are we doomed to a fate of try out Microsoft Software and experience loads of telemarketing.

bwcarty

I don't put my real phone number on anything unless I want them to be able to call me. Most of them get my work fax number so that they get a nice loud fax tone when they try to call.

royal

A company must legally take you off their phone list for telemarketing if you ask them to.

deadpool287

royal wrote:

A company must legally take you off their phone list for telemarketing if you ask them to.

^^^Confirmed

pennystrader

That is funny bwcarty because I have done the same thing when I was doing work as a Microsoft consultant and called them for customers. they probably try you once with the fax in their ear and get the hint. Fax number works great when they demand a number and you don't want calls.

You could always try to put your number on the donotcall.gov site and then when they call tell them you are registered and do not accept calls. It may scare them off.

royal

pennystrader wrote:

You could always try to put your number on the donotcall.gov site and then when they call tell them you are registered and do not accept calls. It may scare them off.

When you do business with someone, they are allowed to call you even if you're on the do not call list. Just do what I said and they'll stop calling.