This number has been calling everyday around 6:30 p.m. for about 4 days. When I answer it there is no one there.  Called back and it didn't even ring.  I'm in Alberta.  Caller ID just says Ontario.

We've been getting calls every night from this number.  I used to work for a telemarketing company way back.  They use a device called a Predictive Dialer (actually a computer) that dials numbers continuously and listens for the click when you answer.  If you don't answer, your number goes back into the database and it keeps calling.  When you answer and there are not enough salespeople working, you get just dead air.There's software and hardware out there that 'zaps' the database by playing the "this number is not in service" sound when they call.  We haven't bought it yet!!

This call also called me on March 17th at 9:30 pm. Said hello several times, no response.

I'm getting irretated with the calls I'm getting on my cell phone number.  I wonder where they got my mobile number from.

I receive this call every few days after 6pm, and today (Saturday) it came in early afternoon.Thankfully I run my own Trixbox (VoIP PBX phone system) and have simply added it to my blacklist, which never rings my extension and sends back the zapteller to the calling end. :-D

The number (416) 493-7703 is being displayed in the calling ID by Nanos Research. Simply send John Nanos an email stating that you dont like the way his company is making the calls and that it is in violation of the CRTC policy's and procedures setup for telemarketers.

Nanos Research Toronto
John Nanos
Senior Vice President, Nanos Research
(416) 493-1965 ext.223
jnanos @ nanosresearch.com

Also file an official CRTC complaint here.
http://www.crtc.gc.ca/RapidsCCM/warning.asp?page=TelemarkEng.htm&lang=E#

Dave Wilson
davew @ nbnet.nb.ca