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Thousands of households are still being hassled by unwanted cold callers, despite signing up to a new Government scheme designed to stop them. Telemarketing firms are flouting the service designed to allow the public to block cold calls, an inquiry has revealed. Not a single fine has been imposed on an offending company for at least 18 months, it found. This is despite thousands of complaints being lodged with the Information Commissioner each month. Around 17.5 million phone numbers are registered with the Telephone Preference Service – a scheme designed to prevent UK-based companies from making unwanted cold calls. Industry rules say telemarketing firms should crosscheck their database to ensure those who have asked not to be cold called are left in peace.....Read more HERE
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