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There has to be a reason for all these calls

Posted By: Something fishy on 2009-01-14
In Reply to: My husband has a CitiBank card - sm - watchful

I would think if the payments made on time, paid when they are due- what would a company call that often for? Do you have privy to that account to check it? Do you see the statements? First of all, they have laws about the calls all day long-you can put a stop to that. I have credit cards, my husband has credit cards- we never ever get any calls to ask us to pay in advance. I think something else is going on here.


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We have been married for 10 years.  Lately when he gets mad I am reduced to being called a *itch.  When we don't make love, it is because I don't want him. Does not matter what I might do, not cook for him, not turn on the heater this morning when I am supposed to be working. 


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I use the answering machine to screen calls too--sm
if it is something important and they begin to leave a message, I will answer, otherwise I won't. Most of the time, they will not leave a message.

The do not call list is helpful, but not for everything. If you really want to take the time, you can answer the phone and before they start their pitch, tell them nicely that you wish to be removed from their call list. They are supposed to remove you. If they call back after that, you can report them to the do not call list and they will be fined for it. Also ask for the name of who you are speaking to. Sometimes two or three different people from the same place have your number and even though you ask to be removed from one person calling, the next may not know that and call you anyway. It took me almost a week of doing this on a daily basis and eventually the calls stopped. It takes time, but it works. oh, heavenly peace and quiet!
Not necessarily, many phone calls may have been made. (nm)
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withheld cell phone calls
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One call from the National Federation for the Blind. 


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How many times does one have to say DO NOT CALL ME AGAIN?


Criminy! 


Okay, I'm done venting.


 


Phone calls are defininely in order here first! Passed
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I hadVonage & experienced choppy & dropped calls. They are much like AOL
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P.S. Before anyone calls me a bad mother or blames me for any of his issues, my other two children
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The original When a Stranger Calls...at the height of my babysitting years. nm
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Basically stick to a schedule. Laundry is only "housework" while I"m working. Keep calls sh
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if actual threats then report it; keep all records/emails/calls for reference
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'scuse...keep calls short as I feel I must do these things in order to make money. No babies
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I have had several, unfortunately. Is there a reason they did
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Reason
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No reason given so far...

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Right, and men usually marry for one reason
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