I am a DiscoverCard holder. Recently I started getting calls from 866-831-4847 that listed itself as an “800 service” on the CallerID. This didn’t bother me until I started getting at least 3 to 5 calls daily from the same number.
Per an internet search I found that yes, this is a marketing phone number from Discover (thank you, Internet) and the way to get them to stop calling you is to call them and request to be taken off their promotion/offers list.
I called and did just that. And I figured it would be over and done with.
However the problem is that it takes 2 to 4 weeks for the system to update (this is absolute b.s. by the way as it should be instant).
Again that same number called today. Three times. I answered on the 3rd time. Someone was actually on the other end (normally it’s just blank air).
Me: WHO THE @#*& IS THIS?!
Discover: Hello, Sir! This is DiscoverCard calling you with a fabulous offer on–
Me: I CALLED DISCOVER AND TOLD THEM TO TAKE ME OFF YOUR F@&!ING LIST. I AM NOT INTERESTED IN BUYING ANY !*%# FROM YOU, AND DON’T EVER F#$*ING CALL ME AGAIN, DO YOU UNDERSTAND?
Discover: (notably hesitant at this point) Uh.. um.. okay sir, thanks and have a good day..
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Yes, I reamed the poor girl out who cold-called me. And she deserved it.
Note to DiscoverCard: When one of your card members calls and specifically tells you to stop calling them peddling your crapola, you stop, else you may get blogged about on a rather large web site telling the world how much you suck.
Additional note: The fact you have “800 service” on your CallerID when calling is very, very shady.

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