I got a phone cold call today. I am on the 'do not call list', so I asked for the company name--Bowers Termite. I asked for their phone number at which point the young man was very reluctant and ended up giving me a phony number. I asked for his name, I'm sure that was phony also. I told him I was on the do not call list and please do not call me again.
I googled the company and called their real number and asked for the owner or manager. The young lady said she could take a message.
I asked her if their company makes telemarketing calls. She said that they do have calling centers to make appointments for FREE inspections, so that, she explained, does not qualify as telemarketing. They are not selling a product. They are giving FREE inspections. I asked if they honor the do not call list and she said it does not apply to them.
Wow. I would never do business with these people.
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