The idea behind a call to your number and nobody being there is that it is a computer controlled by telemarketing software calling to record whether a person answers or not. They plot this information vs time of day and then use it to tell their real telemarketers what time it is best to call to have a better chance of reaching you.

The naive part is that you're ready to #@$%&! by the time they do.

So here's the next chapter...

Sears Customers Service has replied to my written claim by giving me another number (The same as I tried yesterday) to call to cease all phone solicitation from Sears. (Elizabeth was right) These people have been given my information so not sure how unprecedented calls would be handled, but I think quite well. (Everybody try this)

Sears Customer Advocacy Department
1-+1 866-491-2247

I still have the concern that this disreputable Marketing Company (Not Sears) still has my info, and yes, they and 3 other telemarketers have thought of us at home again today...

Will try the number and see what happens.

In summary, the best way to get rid of these a$$holes (Yes, they have earned it.) is to prevent them from calling in the first place;

-> If completing any application, be sure to check for a field stating "Allow us or our partners inform you of offers, etc." and be sure to indicate your preference. (You don't get this option at renewal!)
-> Check the Cardholder Agreements for any information related to use of your contact information and especially any "Opt Out" possibilities. (Do again when renewing)
-> Call 1-+1 800-661-6626 and request "No solicitation" and "Do not share my contact information with anyone" (JP Morgan Chase Financial Corp)
-> Call 1-866-491-2247 (Sears. Needs to be verified with experience.)

All along the way, be sure to tell the people you deal with that while you know it is not them personally, you do not like unrequested calls especially with the disturbing frequency and fact nobody is on the line at home or cell and that you dislike and will not deal with the businesses doing so and possibly their partners as well. Be sure to mention the company name Canada Premier Life Insurance as one who routinely and persistently over time engages in this unprofessional practice. It is a shame to see such a company with Canada in their name. Their practice tries to degrade our great country's name.

If we tell the people who matter most, this unprofessional practice will cease. We don't tolerate people not treating others as they would like to be treated here...

Good Luck,
Mike

This # has been calling me now for 4 months. I got board and took out my detailed phone bill. 416 calls in 4 months THIS IS CRAZY !

I checked the government web sites, and found info on what the telemarketing companies are allowed, and what we can do to have it stopped. The web site is http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/INFO_SHT/t1022.htm. The CTRC is the organization responsible for regulating these guys. There is some useful information here, unfortunately it will still take up to 30 days to get them to stop calling you (via 1-+1 866-449-4430). Good Luck!

I've recently received a Sears Card and am now subsequently getting calls as well with nobody answering the greeting. This will stop one way or another or another - this you can trust. We have extraneous reasons why these calls are of particular distress for us - I won't burnden you with them.Though you ought to know - it is not Sears. Sears to me are excellent and one of my favourite partners to deal with, but they have sold their credit card business to Citi Financial. I believe the harrassing company, Canada Premier Life Insurance, to be a partner of Citi's. Thus far, I've sent a letter to Sears outlining the situation and also providing a link to this site. I've requested they protect their deservedly good reputation by correcting their partner's behaviour which is initiated by dealings with Sears and facilitated by Sears chossing their partners.I have achieved results by contacting Sears in the past and swear by them as my family's partner. I will monitor the situation. Thanks all for sharing your information.Good Luck,Mike

The company is Canadian Premier Life Insurance and they got your number if you recently got a Sears, CIBC or HBC card.

Address: Canadian Premier Life Insurance Company
80 Tiverton Court, 5th Floor
Markham, Ontario L3R 0G4

parent company - AGEON - call and ask to speak to Mr.Murphy in compliance.
(416) 883-5000
I left him a voice mail. Also note that under the Privacy Act we are entitled to request a complete file with any info on us they may have.

I've programed my home VoIP system to forward all calls from (514) 876-1316 to 1-+1 866-449-4430. Now they are simply calling themselves and burning 800 time!!"
Caller ID: 1-(519) 346-2517
Caller: Canadian premier Life Insurance
Caller Type: Telemarketer

I have no idea who is calling from this number and would like the calls to stop