FTC Sues Dish Over Marketing Calls

[alp227]

Source: B&C

The Federal Trade Commission has filed a lawsuit against Dish, claiming the satellite company illegally called millions of people who had asked not to be contacted. It is seeking civil penalties and a permanent injunction.

While the FTC has a "do-not-call" registry, its telemarketing rules also prevent call-backs to customers who, though they may not be on the national do-not-call list ask to be placed on a company's do-not-call list. The FTC is alleging Dish marketers violated those rules.

Read more: http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/488799-FTC_Sues_Dish_Over_Marketing_Calls.php

[mahatmakanejeeves]

1. If only they would go after "Rachel" from Card Services,

who called me twice at dinner time yesterday evening.

[Auggie]

4. +1

[Posteritatis]

5. I imagine they don't care about DNC lists since they're active criminals. (nt)

[Mz Pip]

2. I get calls from Comcast all the time

They want to sign me up for even more channels with cable for 5 TVs!! Imagine that 5 TVs!

I don't live in the TV section of Best Buy. Why do I need cable for 5 TVs?

[madrchsod]

3. best buy lost 90% of it`s net last quater

i guess you and lot more people don`t shop best buy......