How to Give a Phone Number to Telemarketers

Introduction 

Telemarketers call people in order to sell their products and services. Sometimes they call at inconvenient times which are hard to deal with and decide what to do. Many people face the issue of whether they should give their numbers to telemarketers or not. However, this article will talk in detail about how to give your number to telemarketers safely and effectively. This will help people to protect their privacy and avoid inconvenient calls from telemarketers.

Step 1: Deciding Whether You Want to Give Your Number or Not To Telemarketing 

It is important to think carefully before making a decision about giving your number to telemarketers. There are some telemarketers that work with the company but some do not and it can be a threat to your security. It is safer to not give your number to people you don’t know and the company you don’t trust. Sometimes telemarketers also ask for your numbers to confirm with the order or to interact with you about more information.

It is important to make sure that they’re asking for your number before sharing it. You have to know beforehand that if you give a number to a telemarketer then it can lead to more sales calls. However if you are not interested in any product or services then it’s not worth the risk of giving your phone number to telemarketers. But if you’re interested and want to know about more products then you can share your information with them by keeping in mind the above points. 

Step 2: Ask Telemarketers Some Questions Before Sharing Your Number 

It is safe to ask certain questions to telemarketers before giving your number in order to feel secure about sharing your personal information. 

• The first question is how are you going to use my number? Many companies use the number for only contacting the customers. However some companies share the customers number with others that can pose a threat to your security. It’s important to ask beforehand about how your number is going to be used. 
• The second question you can ask is that will I be receiving any additional calls? Sometimes companies put numbers on the contact list. Due to this, it is expected that you are going to receive many other calls from telemarketers. So you can ask beforehand about receiving any additional calls from the company to know about the consequences of sharing your number. 
• The third question you can ask is that can I opt-out later, if I change my mind? It’s better to ask them if you can remove your number. It can give you more options to consider and more peace of mind. 

Step 3: You Can Share Another Number 

It is a way to save your number by giving another number to telemarketers. A free service named Google Voice provides a second number to people. You can share this number with telemarketers because of excessive calls and texts.

There are also other apps which offer numbers for a short period of time. These numbers are usually available for 2 to 3 weeks. It is useful if you want to give a number for only a one time purchase. The other option is to use a work or business number instead of your personal number. This is helpful to separate the personal calls from business related ones.

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Step 4: Block Numbers or Use Called ID

There are many ways to manage if you are getting excessive calls from telemarketers. You can use caller ID to confirm the numbers because Telemarketers always use numbers you don’t know. It is a great option to use caller ID in order to screen calls.

There is also an option of blocking numbers in many smartphones. You can block their number easily if you are getting excessive calls from them at inconvenient times. Many apps are also there which helps to block spam calls. These are certain ways which are beneficial to maine telemarketers.

Step 5: You Can Say No to Telemarketers 

If telemarketers pressure you to give them your number you can say no firmly but politely. You can say politely that “I am not comfortable enough to give you my phone number”. You can ask them for additional information on mails also. It has to keep your phone number safe. Just ask them if they can share the additional information in any other way.

These are helpful ways to make sure that your number is in safe hands. If you have shared your number with the telemarketers and they are calling you excessively you can just ask them to remove your numbers from their calling list. It is a clear and a direct request for telemarketers to remove your number.

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Step 6: Protect Your Personal Number Online

It’s important to be careful when you are sharing your phone number online or on social media. If you’re giving your number to any website make sure the website is trustworthy because many websites sell customers numbers to telemarketers.

Don’t ever post your personal number online for selling things because telemarketers easily find the number from social media. If it is necessary for a website to enter a number you can share a temporary or fake number. This helps to keep your personal number private. You can also add the telemarketer number in the do not contact me list or you can report them if they are constantly calling you.  

Step 7: know About Your Rights

Telemarketing has certain laws to abide by in some countries. These laws are designed to protect customers. The most important thing the law says is that you have the right to say no. If a telemarketer is pressuring you to give them a number. You have a right to say no and refuse to give your number. Also if they are excessively calling, you have a right to ask them to stop it.

You have a right to even find a complaint against them if they don’t accept your request of not calling you and harassing you. If you want to give your number to telemarketers make sure to decide it first. You have to make sure that you are ready for calls related to products and services. 

Conclusion 

Many people face the issue of whether they should give their numbers to telemarketers or not. It is important to think carefully before making a decision about giving your number to telemarketers. There are some telemarketers that work with the company but some do not and it can be a threat to your security. It is safer to not give your number to people you don’t know and the company you don’t trust. A free service named Google Voice provides a second number to people.

You can share this number with telemarketers because of excessive calls and texts. If telemarketers pressure you to give them your number you can say no firmly but politely. You can say politely that “I am not comfortable enough to give you my phone number”. Telemarketing has certain laws to abide by in some countries. These laws are designed to protect customers. By following the steps in this article, you can save yourself from telemarketers and protect your personal numbers.