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Can I block calls from certain numbers
July 7, 2008
5:52 pm
WC
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Keep getting calls from a scam everyday. Is there any way to block calls from them on my Nokia 5200?

July 7, 2008
7:29 pm
Big Ang
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Not sure if there is a way to block them with your phone or with Speakout (or any cellphone service).

If it is a telemarketer or something similar, why not make a complaint to the CRTC? I think they have some sort of division that regulates telemarketers, etc. If not them, someone else.

If that doesn't work, and you're in Ontario, try the Ministry of Consumer and Business Affairs. Not sure if that's their area of expertise. If not, they'll know whose it is.

July 7, 2008
7:30 pm
Big Ang
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And if it is a collection agency, they are not allowed to contact you in a way that costs you money (such as calling you on your cellphone).

If it is a collection agency, you can contact the Ministry of Consumer and Business Affairs (in Ontario) or the equivalent in your province.

July 7, 2008
7:31 pm
Big Ang
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And if it is a telemarketer, tell them numerous times to put your number on their DO NO CALL list. Sometimes you'll have to tell them more than once.

July 7, 2008
9:03 pm
WarrenC
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its NCL Financial. I googled them and they are a collection agency. How they got my phone #, I will never know. Just got the phone a month ago. Must be somebody before me ????

July 7, 2008
10:14 pm
Big Ang
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Call them up, explain the situation, and see what they say.

Then, if you're in Ontario, call up the Ministry of Consumer and Business Affairs (they may have changed their name, just do a google search). If you are in another province, do a search on the provincial department that handles collection agencies. Call them up, explain the situation, and see what they say.