Re: Can't block caller ID in Massachusetts?

> There are businesses that _only_ list their 800 numbers, and you can't
> find out the real phone number associated with them through directory
> assistance.

    I'll leave it to others to call such a joint and give their name, 
address, and credit card number to such an establishment.


> It's especially annoying when they've got an in-state or other non-nation-wide
> 800 number, or when you're calling from outside the US, especially when
> they're a business you'd like to be able to reach from anywhere, any time,
> like the travel agent your office uses

    Your straining my credulity to claim that you can't get ahold of the 
regular phone number of them.   Come on, are you 7 years old?




> And they may _only_ have
> the bank of phones that's got ANI service on it, and not have other phones.

   I don't think phone service is sold that way.

On Mon, 15 Jul 1996, Alan Horowitz wrote:

>     Your straining my credulity to claim that you can't get ahold of the 
> regular phone number of them.   Come on, are you 7 years old?

Oh really?

I got off the phone yesterday with the people who handle my student loans.
It seems they don't "have" a regular number.

*right*.

It took me about 15 calls on their part, and alot of pissiness on my part
to finally get a local (Ohio) number for them.  

Gotta love those collection agencies.

And NO they don't list anything other than their 800 number, and refuse 
to give it out.

Who is paranoid here?

--Millie

> 
> >     Your straining my credulity to claim that you can't get ahold of the 
..........^^
> > regular phone number of them.   Come on, are you 7 years old?

Can I assume YOU will be happy to track down such on request for all
here on the list ;-?

They do NOT want you to have a number where they don't get ANI.
They don't want you knowing where they are.

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> They do NOT want you to have a number where they don't get ANI.
> They don't want you knowing where they are.


   So don't call them.  I don't recall there being an requirement to call 
an 800 number for permission to purchase, food, shelter or clothing.