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Originally Posted by GoinAllTheWay
Anyone notice an uptick in phone scams? Actually, I'm not 100% certain but it seems fishy...
In the past week, I have received a phone call from someone claiming to be from the National Post and another saying his alarm company would be in our area next week. Now correct me if I'm wrong, but Canada has laws against unsolicited phone call, no? And if so, these calls were 100% scams?
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In addition to what was posted already, I believe newspapers - don't ask me how - are exempt from the do not call list? I believe, anyway.
Haha, yup, I was right:
https://www.lnnte-dncl.gc.ca/ind/edncl-dncle-eng
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Telemarketers should understand that there are certain kinds of telemarketing calls that are exempt from the National DNCL Rules.
The exemptions include telemarketing calls made by, or on behalf of:
Canadian registered charities;
Political parties, riding associations and candidates; and
Newspapers of general circulation for the purpose of soliciting subscriptions.
Telemarketing calls that are made to persons with whom there is an existing business relationship are also exempt.
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1 of these is not like the others...