514-288-0420: Persistent Pests From ‘Opinion Search’
It’s been a while since I have posted here about junk phone calls. I’ve been busy with other projects and have not had much time to post updates here, but since these people from ‘Opinion Search’ were so determined to reach me, I decided I’d give them a little press, so to speak.
It started on April 2, and when I saw the Called ID come up with ‘Opinion Search,’ I did not answer and let the answering machine get it. I was not foolish enough to think I would never hear from them again of course.
I checked this place out by doing some searching online and came up with a tip from someone else who provided a website where one could enter their number on this company’s ‘do not call’ list. The site looked legit, so I entered in my number and got back a message that read something like: ‘Thank you. You will not hear from us again.’
Wow, wasn’t that easy! Was it too good to be true? Apparently.
On April 3 they tried again. This time I picked it up and was going to try a little trick on them. But, as these robo-callers so often do, it did not provide me with anyone on the other end to talk to. I was so glad to get out of my nice comfortable recliner to answer that call!
Just moments ago ‘Opinion Search’ struck again! On a Sunday even! Must be a good day to catch people at home.
I answered the phone in a somewhat unusual way, saying something more like ‘Hallo’ than ‘Hello,’ since I wanted to set this up.
The caller launched into her spiel about some kind of opinion survey and I then interrupted her with ‘No English,’ spoken with a fake foreign accent.
She responded with, ‘Oh, I’m sorry. Is there anyone in your home that does speak English’?
Well, since I don’t speak English, how would I be expected to understand that? I again repeated, ‘No English,’ again with the fake accent.
At that point she gave up and said goodbye.
I’m not going to pretend this is an original idea, because it is not. I recall reading somewhere about someone else doing this.
My hope is that they update their evil robo-dialer database to reflect that nobody at this number speaks English and they will not bother us again.
Time will tell.
Interestingly, the first two calls came from 514-288-0420 but today’s call came from 613-230-2890 and the caller ID still displayed ‘Opinion Search.’ Maybe they hire people to work from home or something, or have different call centers. Maybe they just spoof Called ID numbers. Who knows.
If they call again, I will surely post that information here. No matter how busy I am!
Posted: 5 April, 2009 in Telemarketing & Phone Calls.
Tags: 514-288-0420, 613-230-2890, Opinion Search
Comments
Comment from admin
Posted: March 18, 2010 at 4:10 pm
That’s great!
Oh, by the way. I deleted your link, spammer. LOL!
Comment from Andrew Pelt
Posted: March 22, 2010 at 8:52 pm
Awesome site guys! Check this one out as well castle episodes
Comment from admin
Posted: March 23, 2010 at 12:12 pm
Awesome try, moron!
Your link was removed but I thought I’d leave your comment around because it is just oh so enlightening.
Be a little more creative before your fire up Xrumer, will ya, jackass?
Comment from P.L
Posted: March 23, 2010 at 1:39 pm
So, this post was a really nice read!
Comment from admin
Posted: March 23, 2010 at 2:04 pm
What totally awesome comment spam!
Your creativity is on par with a rock.
P.S. Your link was nuked. Congratulations.
Comment from Nicky
Posted: December 12, 2010 at 6:44 pm
Hey,
Did you ever get a call back from these guys? I keep getting calls from them.
Thanks
Comment from admin
Posted: December 12, 2010 at 7:51 pm
No calls here, but we did change our number a while back when we switched telephone providers, so that may have something to do with it.
Comment from Nicky
Posted: February 27, 2011 at 12:14 pm
They have many call centers, as I say from their site. I called and got my number removed from their list. Calls have stopped now.
Comment from Jones
Posted: May 28, 2011 at 12:16 pm
I worked for Opinion Search. I’m if sorry you felt like you were being harassed, but all it takes is to say “I’m not interested in participating, please remove me from your list” and the rep is REQUIRED to do it. Yes, it might take a few days to update the call list, so no, it may not be instant, but it’s a reputable company (also known as Decima, and is now with Harris Polls) and they respect your requests.
It’s no mystery that it’s easier to ask for forgiveness than permission; you will be called until you tell them not to.
Please don’t be rude to the people who call you, we’re just regular people trying to pay our way through school without scamming anyone. There are no sales, no bonuses for getting the surveys done. We appreciate people who help, but we appreciate the polite “no thank you, please remove em from your list” just as much.
Think before you speak (or before you hang up without saying anything, that doesn’t stop the calls)
Comment from admin
Posted: May 28, 2011 at 7:53 pm
I used the term “persistent pests” for a reason. Sorry, I don’t buy the “it might take a few days to update the call list” story. Seriously? In the age of computers and the internet? There should be NO delay in removing a number from the call list. Period.
You take a job like that – whether it’s to pay your way through school or whatever, you better expect people to be rude to you. It goes with the territory.
When you ring my phone, I reserve the right to be rude if I so choose, so deal with it or find another gig.
Comment from angie
Posted: January 11, 2012 at 6:29 pm
LOL to the above post. i JUST now got a call from them. I’m in the states. WTH?? Why would Canada be calling *me* asking me about political opinions? Uhm… whatever. Oh, and they wanmted the youngest member in my family. Uh, that would be my dog. Keep calling. I work from home and LOVE to harrass you right back! I have all day loooong to do so… do you? LOL Great site and awesome comebacks!
Comment from Stevie Vanmaanen
Posted: March 18, 2010 at 3:13 pm
This is exactly what I was searching for on google, I guess I got my answer! lol