they called but didn't leave a messdage or talk when i answered

they are text messaging my cell phone with ads for "shoutit.com"

so invasive.

is there anything i can do about this, like blocking them, or anywhere i can report this? if i could set my phone to block the messages before they come in then that would be great. it would be nice not to have to pay for text messages which come to my phone and are essentially spam.

Good on ya, Fred.

This number keeps coming up on my cell. I was ignoring it but today I answered by mistake! Ryan from Global Asset Services offered consolidation of credit card debt. ( I don't have any!) I asked where they obtained my number, he told me my number would have been provided by a bank or financial institution. I have NEVER authorized any bank or financial institution to use my number, and as this is my cell phone which is expensive, I have offered to send Global Asset Services my bill for me answering their unsolicited call. Ryan promised to remove my number. I then called the company at 1-+1 888-290-8281 and they have agreed to remove my number, they say it takes 5 to 7 business days. I have reported this to the CRTC as I am on the do not call list.

I got a call from these guys, and did a little hunting.
Seems the network this call originated with is called Iristel.
I emailed Iristel, they won't do anything without a CRTC complaint.

They then ended their email with an advertisement for their services.

I replied to them that I would share the information here,
Anyone that wants to contact Iristel and protest - feel free.

I have removed my personal info (name & email) from this email,
the last thing I need is more spam calls.

Dear Mr. Jim

We have received your inquisition regarding telephone number (647) 931-7539,
and we confirm that this number belongs to the Iristel inventory.

In order for Iristel to address the issues you are presently encountering, we require giving notice to the owner of the number; however, we first need to receive an official request from the Canadian Radio-Telecommunications Commission (CRTC). This request will allow Iristel to make the necessary enquiries and to take enforcement actions if necessary.

As a telephone service provider, Iristel needs to ensure all rights of its customers are protected, nevertheless, we are only able to intervene in an appropriate manner to ensure that your consumer rights are also respected.

Thus, we kindly ask you to contact the CRTC and to file an official complaint against the number above. The CRTC may be reached by accessing the following link: http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/consmr.htm. The CRTC will forward your official complaint to Iristel, enabling us to initiate “Cease and Desist” procedures against the felonious party.

Should you require any further details, please do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Department by e-mail at customercare @ iristel.ca or by calling 1-866-779-IRIS (4747), one of our agents will gladly assist you further with your request.

Best Regards,

Terry Ionita

Iristel - Broadfone Customer Care
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Montreal: (514) 800-IRIS (4747)
Toll Free: 1-866-779-IRIS (4747)
Fax: (416) 848-7921
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------------------- Original Message -------------------
From: me @ telus.net
Sent: 05/08/2011
To: E-mail queue
Subject: Spam Phone calls in Violation of the DNC


Gentlemen:
I'm getting spam scammer phone calls from a number in your domain.
I'm also reading about thousands of complaint about these calls.
The calls also involve credit card fraud.

the phone number is 647-931-7539

I wish for these calls to stop, and will be filing complaints with the
folk that regulate the do not call list.

Do you really need to make your income with scammers
who have no respect for the laws of the land and lie, cheat,
and steal without conscience.?

Suspicious number called.  Not even bother to pick it up.

Received a call on our landline at 1:25pm today.  We were not home to receive the call, and they did not leave a message.   When I called the number, there was a message asking me if I wanted to lower my interest rates...