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Similar set of experiences...a couple calls a week, never a message, silence when I pick it up but do not say anything...

All:

It took me a while to realize that "Tom" is a voice response computer.  By playing along I've been connected with Dealers in Utah, California, and Rhode Island to include VMS Alarms, Maximum Security Alarm, Saveology (The Elephant Group), and Vision Security. I have compiled a list of serious violations along the way:

--Spoofed caller ID
--False company name
--Unlicensed Phone sales person (Required in my State of Texas)
--Unlicensed Dealer (Alarm Company)

My attempts to complain to the monitoring companies have yielded little result. They simply do not wish to take a complaint as that would show they have knowledge of the illegal conduct. I've attempted to make formal complaints with three:  
-- Security Networks
-- ADT
-- Monitronics (There is a current class action lawsuit against this company, see Mey Vs. Monitronics, VMS Alarms, et. al.)

I have a pretty thick file and have mostly put the pieces together by connecting the personal relationships between Lead Generators (Off Shore Call Centers), Dealers, Local Installers,  and the Monitoring Companies (who collect the revenue and fund the whole charade). I need help in building a group to go after these folks.

In order to share information I've created two web sites:

Stop Tom Blog: http://stoptomwithhomeprotection.wordpress.com

Facebook Community: http://www.facebook.com/helpstoptom

Please visit them often , post a picture of your Caller ID from the offending party, and any notes or info about who you talked with. If you can identify a dealer that would be great. We will be seeking sanctions on ALL parties in every venue that we can pursue, starting with State Licensing where required. This is where working together we can be more effective.

Thanks, and let's STOP TOM!

The guy said he was with a Home Security company.  I was irritated and told him that I couldn't believe that he was calling my cell phone.  He did not respond so I just hung up.

I get a phone call from this # several times/wk.  Sure wish they'd stop.  I don't answer it.

I keep getting calls from this number.  Is there anyway to block this caller?

I called the number back...it's a marketing call...an automated system answers and asks if you would like to be added to "this organizations do not call list" and to press 1...takes 24 hours to be removed.

I called the number back...it's a marketing call...an automated system answers and asks if you would like to be added to "this organizations do not call list" and to press 1...takes 24 hours to be removed.

Tired of them using up my minutes for their marketing!

This number is calling three times a  day

I got this phone call on my cell, it says "home protection." right away, I know it's telemarketing call. I just hang up.

What is a Druid?!?

This is a hoax to make you think you are blocking. Do not call back... it traps your Called ID. It just validates your number is valid so can call you back.  Even if you opt out...

This is a scam to put an alarm system in your house and get "free" service by just posting a sign in your yard.   I told the person I was interested just to get intel on who the company is behind this.   Once I found out I will report it.

Do not call.  This number is for emergency only!!!

I have gotten a call from them 4 times TODAY....this is really annoying. The guy did not answer the first time i said hello, then he asked how i was, i proceeded to hang up.

called 3X today...each time about home security system. 1st time I said I can't talk I am hanging up. They called again and I said no, I live on leased land and he said okay thank you for your time the 3rd time I ignored...called back and a recording says if I pressed 1 I could be removed from their list of #'s that they call...

This number called 4 times, no msg.  Today answered and they hung up???

OMG I am so tired of these stupid calls.   They are not there if you answer, and you get nothing if you call back, except a recording that says you received a call from a marketing (whatever), and press 1 if you don't want to get our calls.   I would love to find their office and kick their trashcan over.    No, I don't press 1 because I sure don't trust these sleazebags.

I hate these people who are they.  They keep calling and calling.  It has to be a telemarketer.  Why can't we block them from the cell phones?

Kicking their trash can over is pretty hard core.