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[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 months ago (3 children)

So those calls are not for the benefit of US companies?

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Like I said, they're mostly scams. Warranty scams. Posing as "your bank" (which they, of course, don't name). Etc. Legitimate companies follow the do not call list, since there are heavy penalties if they don't.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 months ago

Gotcha. That sucks.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 months ago

Who knows?

We know the call center is not US-based, as those can be fined.

I'd venture most are scams too.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 months ago

The majority of them are run from scam call centers in India, but also in Southeast Asia.