I've ironically just received the Sears Card Package. In there are Cardholder Agreements from JP Morgan Chase Bank. One of those is the Privacy Policy. In the Privacy Policy it is stated our contact information can be used for marketing, etc. but we are provided with the option to 'Opt Out'.

This is done by calling 1-+1 866-661-6626. I've just done so and here is my experience;

-> Pleasant and knowledgeable individual named Elizabeth answered.
-> Asked standard security questions such as card number, etc.
-> Asked me what the nature of the call is. I stated I'd reviewed the cardholder and privacy agreements and wanted to Opt Out of consent to use my information for marketing purposes.
-> She said she can help but I will also have to call another number (1-+1 866-491-2247) which is for Sears Marketing.
-> She further said she has placed the following notes onto my account
---> Do not solicit
---> Do not forward personal information

She stated this takes affect immediately.

She then asked if there was anything else I needed to which I thanked her and said that's it.

I then called 1-+1 866-491-2247 and after 14 rings there was no answer.

So this dealing was on the level, but I still have the following isues;

-> Calling multiple times daily, or more than once per week to solicit to a specific home is morally incorrect, disruptive, ignorant of the person's potential situation and rude, regardless of any policies, optouts. Such a company cannot achieve 'reputable' status.
-> My information has already been forwarded to this partner - so this I expect will not affect the calls I am currently receiving.
-> Still have the unresolved issue of contacting the second 'Sears Marketing' number.

I hope this information can help others. It would be one thing to mute the ringer, but what if a friend or relative in need calls in an emergency situation? These telemarketing people ought to open their minds to the annoyance, stress, and potential indirect interference in an emergency situation they can cause.

To all telemarketing managers: If we have a need, we will research all providers with criteria we favour, select a group to contact, and deal with the one we prefer. I will Never purchase any service based on telemarketing calls and the action will discredit the calling business and all it's partners. I've heard some say "I have to eat too" to which my reply is: Not at the harassment of others. There are other ways my friends and ways which allow you to sleep better at night...

I did enroll for for their CIBC Visa payment protector plan twice because it seemed like a good idea but I was never sent the certificate of insurance by them.  Thus, I canceled but they managed to charge my credit card a few times for it.  Make sure that if you do buy insurance, insist that a licensed insurance agent talk to you because these telemarketers are not usually licensed agents themselves and this may be against the law in some provinces.

Calls several times per day and no one is ever on the line!  This is getting ridiculous.

I did call Sears to file my formal complaint.  They say it will take few days to be removed.  We will see...  Next one will be to directly to the CRTC.

This number has been calling me also no name no message noone there when I answer usually calls 2x's a day! Comes up as an Ontario number but when I do reverse directory the # isn't found in canada?

I have been receiving calls from this phone number for a couple of days now.