Calls from Quebec 514-958-0000 Options

[Philly guest]

OK, I'll start things off in "Telemarketing-Legal" with a new topic.

This topic concerns calls from Quebec 514-958-0000.

I've gotten several calls with "Quebec 514-958-0000" comming up on Caller ID.

Some of the calls have been abandoned (the caller hangs up when I answer), and some of the calls have delivered prerecorded messages.  The prerecorded messages have been on behalf of Summer Bay Resort and DirecTV.

Anyone know who is billed for 514-958-0000?  The areacode/exchange 514-958 appears to be in Canada, and it appears to be unassigned.  But there also appear to be some businesses using this areacode/exchange.

I just got one of these too, this time it's a pre-recorded message for "lowering your cable rates" and satellite televison. The number in the message is 1800-519-0723, and it's a company called "Satellite Systems."

Thing is, I'm on the Do Not Call List.

[TCPA4all]

I just got one of these too, this time it's a pre-recorded message for "lowering your cable rates" and satellite televison. The number in the message is 1800-519-0723, and it's a company called "Satellite Systems."
Thing is, I'm on the Do Not Call List.

When I called the number that you gave above (800-519-0723) it was manned by representatives of a company called Satellite Systems Network (also known as Vitana). Both companies are registered in CA and the former is listed in the BBB. I have sued and settled with them before. I am about to sue them again. It would helpful to my case if I could get a statement (an affidavit) from you about the prerecorded call that you received. Could you click on my TCPA4all username at the left of this message and send me a private e-mail...

[Jackie]

After a Google Search on Leshin's phone number provided here, (954-941-9711) I have discovered that Randal Leshin is the Florida Attorney who represented DAVID EUGENE MUELLER, the Defendant named in a Civil Action by the Federal Trade Commission. You can find the consent order signed by Mr. Leshin at http://www.ftc.gov/os/1997/12/cnstmlr.fnl.htm

The question then becomes, how did this 514 number become connected to Mr. Leshin, and has Mr. Leshin taken over the "business" from which his client Mr. Mueller has been permanently restrained.

While all this amounts to a "scam" that is a huge PITA to most, and may have the potential to cause financial loss to some, it cannot be denied that more dangereous criminals do exist. HOWEVER, what I find most disturbing is to think of how the squirrley, corrupt and contemptible continue to rake in the bucks while the honest, consciencious and admirable work minimum wage and barely survive.
UGH!!

[Minnesotan]

After a Google Search on Leshin's phone number provided here, (954-941-9711) I have discovered that Randal Leshin is the Florida Attorney who represented DAVID EUGENE MUELLER, the Defendant named in a Civil Action by the Federal Trade Commission.  You can find the consent order signed by Mr. Leshin at http://www.ftc.gov/os/1997/12/cnstmlr.fnl.htm

The question then becomes, how did this 514 number become connected to Mr. Leshin, and has Mr. Leshin taken over the "business" from which his client Mr. Mueller has been permanently restrained.

While all this amounts to a "scam" that is a huge PITA to most, and may have the potential to cause financial loss to some, it cannot be denied that more dangereous criminals do exist.  HOWEVER, what I find most disturbing is to think of how the squirrley, corrupt and contemptible continue to rake in the bucks while the honest, consciencious and admirable work minimum wage and barely survive.
UGH!!

Let me just also say that I too get phone calls from this number. It happens at least a couple of times a week. I find it very annoying. I have registered my phone with the local and national DO NOT CALL list and yet this comes through. It usually says QUEBEC under the number in the caller ID display. I hope that this gets straightened out and soon, or I might take it upon myself to file a formal "legal" complaint myself.

Keep us posted. I hate hearing that so many others are dealing with this as well. It sucks and is a total waste of all of our time.

[Oregon Gal]

I googled 514-958-0000 and came up with this site. I bought a house in Oregon in October of 2003. Shortly after we moved in we started getting calls in the middle of the night between 1 and 3 am. It was always a fax machine calling. Our caller ID came up with the 514-958-0000 number. Apparently our phone number used to be a business fax line years ago so I didn't think that much of it. About 6 months ago the number of calls increased draumatically so we bought a fax machine and turned it to be answered on the first ring at night. We have recieved many kinds of fax spam. Everything from cable offers to porn sites. When I have tried to fax something back to that number it comes back as no longer in service. We are currently getting 10-12 calls a month, most are in the middle of the night, but this week they have started happening at all hours!! Our phone company won't help, says to just turn our phone off at night. Like that will work! I will be watching this site to see if anyone is able to come up with a solution.

[TCPA4all]

I googled 514-958-0000 and came up with this site.  I bought a house in Oregon in October of 2003.  Shortly after we moved in we started getting calls in the middle of the night between 1 and 3 am.  It was always a fax machine calling.  Our caller ID came up with the 514-958-0000 number.  Apparently our phone number used to be a business fax line years ago so I didn't think that much of it.  About 6 months ago the number of calls increased draumatically so we bought a fax machine and turned it to be answered on the first ring at night.  We have recieved many kinds of fax spam.  Everything from cable offers to porn sites.  When I have tried to fax something back to that number it comes back as no longer in service.  We are currently getting 10-12 calls a month, most are in the middle of the night, but this week they have started happening at all hours!!  Our phone company won't help, says to just turn our phone off at night.  Like that will work!  I will be watching this site to see if anyone is able to come up with a solution.

You could try adding your telepone number to the Federal do-not-call registry, but the only immediate and complete solution is to change your telephone number.

On the other hand, if you want a fun hobby, then you could learn about the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). Using the TCPA, you can sue the people who send you those "unsolicited advertisements" by fax. Each "unsolicited advertisement" by fax is worth a minimum of $500 and a maximum of $3,000.

There's GOLD in dem der faxes !!!! :-)

[karen]

You could try adding your telepone number to the Federal do-not-call registry, but the only immediate and complete solution is to change your telephone number. 

On the other hand, if you want a fun hobby, then you could learn about the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA).  Using the TCPA, you can sue the people who send you those "unsolicited advertisements" by fax.  Each "unsolicited advertisement" by fax is worth a minimum of $500 and a maximum of $3,000.

There's GOLD in dem der faxes !!!!  :-)

I too have received a call from this number and entered it on google, to come to this web sight. they're still at it. Feb 28, 2005

[Guest]

I did a google search and came up with this result for the phone # as I got this call 2 days ago from the same #..

(514) 958-0000 (514) 958-9999 XXXXXXXXXX, PQ

Dunno if this helps at all?

[Guest]

I just received a call on my CELL phone from this number, and am investigating my options as well. The only thing worse than junk calls to my home phone is junk calls to my wireless, wasting both time AND minutes!

[Guest]

Hi Please check out www.5149580000.com Please folow the instructions on the site. We are keeping a log and plan do pursue legal recouse. State the the Company, and all revelant information regarding the call.

Thanks

[Confused in Rochseter]

I received a call from (514)958-0000 as well. I tried to call it back and it said it was disconnected. On my caller ID it read "PLANT TEST PQ" and then the number. When i answered the phone for the call, it was silent. Then after a few moments the call disconnected. I tend to get several calls like this a day from a variety of different numbers.

[Guest]

I have been getting the 514-958-0000 calls for a while and now there's another one. It comes up Iowa % the number is 319-390-8411.They call everyday. I've never been home to answer it so I'm not sure if it's the same sort of thing. Anyone else getting these?

[Leo Russ]

Here is that outfit information:
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Here is the info about that outfit:
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EXPRESS CONSOLIDATION, INC.
413 NE 3rd Street
Delray Beach, FL 33483
View Location Map

Original Business
Start Date:
10/11/2000
Principal: Randall Leshin, Executive Director
Local Phone Number: (561) 330-6188
Fax Number: (877) 595-1523
Membership Status: This company is a member.
Date Joined BBB: 7/31/2003
TOB Classification: Credit-Debt Consolidation Services
Web Site URL(s): http://www.expressconsolidation.org

The information in this report has either been provided by the company, or has been compiled by the Bureau from other sources.

BBB Membership

This company has been a member of the Better Business Bureau since July 2003. This means it supports the Bureau's services to the public and meets our membership standards.

Program Participation

This company participates in BBBOnLine. This company has agreed to use special complaint handling procedures including mediation and arbitration if necessary to resolve disputes.

Customer Experience

Based on BBB files, this company has a satisfactory record with the Bureau. The company has been responsive to any matters brought to its attention by the Bureau.

To have a Satisfactory Record with the Bureau, a company must be in business for at least 12 months, properly and promptly address matters referred to it by the Bureau, and be free from an unusual volume or pattern of complaints and law enforcement action involving its marketplace conduct. In addition, the Bureau must have a clear understanding of the company's business and no concerns about its industry.

Licensing Information

This company is in an industry that may require licensing, bonding or registration in order to lawfully do business. The Bureau encourages you to check with the appropriate agency to be certain any requirements are currently being met.

Additional Telephone Numbers

(561) 330-0337
(561) 330-9109
(561) 455-0032
(800) 330-6932
(800) 481-1242
(800) 689-8963
(800) 689-9014
(877) 807-5021
(888) 589-7901.

Company Management

Randall Leshin, Executive Director
Charles Ferdon, General Manager
Jeffrey Clough.

Additional File Information

According to this non-profit company's contract, this company will develop a Program to reduce and/or restructure Client's monthly payments to identified creditors. The first payment is a fee used to set up the customer's account and upon completion of the program an equal amount to the fee will be refunded to the customer. Funds will be disbursed within thirty (30) days after the client makes the monthly payment.
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Florida Non Profit

EXPRESS CONSOLIDATION, INC.

PRINCIPAL ADDRESS
413 NE 3RD STREET
DELRAY BEACH FL 33483
Changed 04/29/2002

MAILING ADDRESS
413 NE 3RD STREET
DELRAY BEACH FL 33483
Changed 04/29/2002

Document Number
N00000006792 FEI Number
651046906 Date Filed
10/12/2000
State
FL Status
ACTIVE Effective Date
NONE
Last Event
AMENDMENT Event Date Filed
03/09/2001 Event Effective Date
NONE

Registered Agent
Name & Address
LESHIN, RANDALL L
712 E. MCNAB ROAD
POMPANO BEACH FL 33060
Address Changed: 01/25/2005

Officer/Director Detail
Name & Address Title
LESHIN, RANDALL L ESQ
413 NE 3RD STREET

DELRAY BEACH FL 33483 DIR
LEWIS, LINDA
413 NE 3RD STREET

DELRAY BEACH FL 33483 DIR
MEDLOCK, RICHARD
413 NE 3RD STREET

DELRAY BEACH FL 33483 DIR
LESHIN, RANDALL L ESQ
413 NE 3RD ST

DELRAY BEACH FL 33483 PRES
FERDON, CHARLES
413 NE 3RD ST

DELRAY BEACH FL 33483 SEC
MOROVITS, JOSEPH
413 NE 3RD ST

DELRAY BEACH FL 33483

[Guest]

We have also been tormented by this outfit are very willing to take any action necessary. I'm just curious how you got this info just to be sure we're no going after the wrong outfit. Feel free to email me at bogusnumber@gmail.com.

Thx

[Junkman from USA]

I've gotten several calls as well from the 514 number. Get energized to get take action - it works.

My opinion is that the companies that violate TCPA are banking on a low-lawsuit response to their actions. But it can pay well to respond to these companies, with an appropriate letter or lawsuit. Why? Because your privacy, protected by US Federal law, has been violated and you may have a "private right of action" to go after the companies who did this.

It's easy to get upset at what is really happening: A man (haven't found a female defendant yet) decided that he would set up an auto-dialer to call thousands and thousands of times, in order to get some response rate for the offer that allows him to make a profit. Other businesses that are nicer, and use legal means... they have to pay more money to get their customers, and so some of these "nice businesses" may close while the mega-dialer-man wins. So he does it some more, perhaps in other industries. (and I propose that some industries, like travel scams, may not exist if they have to play by the rules).

Being on the USA national Do-Not_Call list actually is a form of retreat, and hurts responsible companies (such as a local gardener or flower shop).

I have personally gotten thousands and thousands of dollars from telemarketers, merely by doing the boring task of tracking calls (taking photos of every unknown caller id, saving every voicemail (including hangups) and taking notes as I talk, of calls that I answer).

It's just a "cost of doing business" for some of these TCPA-violating companies, and they pay up so they can keep going. Some even don't change their tactics, making it easier for you to sue them for the 2nd, 3rd, ... 10th violation that they've done.

I think the use of a Canadian 514 area code was genius - it will get the average American to think they can't do anything about it. But if the organization behind the calls has any legs in the USA, then they may get to pay up for their Canadian counterparts.

All of the above is purely for entertainment purposes, non-legal opinion only, but hopefully will inspire the right people to action.


© 2005 "The Tele-Junkman"

[Junkman from USA]

One addition - I also do *57 (call trace) after any call that I don't recognize. It costs me a dollar per trace (when it works), and provides a trace record that my local phone company can provide in writing to verify that the call to you did take place (mobile phones can't do this yet).

And my disclaimer did not apply to the money I've obtained - that sentence was not for entertainment, but inspiration. I've received over $20,000 so far, and yes I pay taxes on it.


© 2005 "The Tele-Junkman"

[Guest]

I tried to research this a bit.  After reading ( check out smallclaim.info/zen.php)
about how pre-recorded messages are illegal and the partie (s) can be sued; I am seriously thinking about taking this route.  I am keeping a log, and following the instructions on this website on how to do this.  I litterally get about 20 of these calls a days, minutes apart from each other.  They seem to come in clusters. I have been disconnecting them, but after reading the article (website mentioned above),
I am going to actually answer them to see if they fit into the "suable" category. It is a question of principal now; they are disrupting my family time and in some cases, illegally.  It's just not right to let this go on. 
Can we do a class action suit?  Maybe we call all work at locating these people...
What is your opinion?  Remember, they read these posts too.

[mpb]

i get these calls to0.. i hooked up the home phone to the fax line and it seems to have stopped. maybe it's designed to recognize that it's a fax line and not a residential line and stops the recall...

[HotFlash]

[B] [COLOR=red] I called Randel Leshin at 954-941-9711 after getting hang ups from Quebec 514-958-0000. I didn't want any more junk calls so I blocked my number. You guessed it. He doesn't take blocked calls.

[Dave from Massachusetts]

I have several lines that go to my cell phone when the office is not staffed. These people should be tarred and feathered!!!! 514-958-0000 Too bad they aren't from the neighborhood....