continuous aggravating calls

I called this #, and was asked if I wanted my # removed from their list, wasn't given option to spk to operator.

Two calls from this number

called back the number and got an option to remove my number from their call list, it will take 2 business days.  has anyone tried that and any success?

Just got call from this number.  I never pick up calls from the numbers I don't recognize. Who the heck r these ppl????

Has called my cell 4 times in the past 2 days.  I answered twice, said "hello" multiple times, and they hung up.

I have been receiving these calls quite a few times in the past few weeks.
I never answered and they never left a message.  Today I said what the heck, picked up the phone and waited until someone came on the line.  A very pleasant woman came on line, new my full name and referred to the daily newspaper that I stopped my subscription to in June.  She wanted to know if I had cancelled due to a problem in service.  When I said no she offered me a 12 week package deal, I said no.  She thanked me for my time and we hung up.
My Caller ID showed "VERIFICATION FR".  Sometimes it pays just to take the call just to stop them.

So who is it?  Same message

Three calls from this number since Thursday July 3.  No messages left.

I received a phone call from this number on Thursday evening. No message. They called again a few minutes ago. When I answered the lady asked if I had ordered the Houston chronicle and if of was being delivered on the days I requested.

At least two call from this number--no message. Called back and got "Customer Service".

hangs up after several rings

Constantly calling here, leaves no messages...

two calls from this number, no message.

Recorded message says customer service department and asks for phone number

763-392-5985 is Houston Chronicle Customer Service.  Call was follow-up to my report of displeasure with subscription.

Received Call 11:41, 07/22/08, called ID Verification Fr, Had on wrong glasses and could not read. There was no answer. First complaint.

Called but did not leave a message.  When I called the number back, hit a vm recording that said  "thank you for calling customer service, if you would like your number removed from our call list, please enter your telephone,  area code first, on your touch tone phone......"

Same as above - has called 4 times over the last week, but has not left a message.

Called but didn't leave a message

The company is Verafast.  They are telemarketers for newspapers accross the US, they sell newspapers.  They get your number if you subscribe to a major newspaper (Dallas Morning News, Houston Chronical, SF Chronicle, etc.).    

If you dial the number and get the "Customer Service" message, it is legitimate.  Entering your number should remove your number from their call list.  You can also request removal from the call list at their website www.verafast.com.

Just received a call from this number.