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For the record, I used to live in Birmingham, AL and can tell you that New South Research is a legitimate marketing research company and I've done surveys, taste tests, and mock trials for them for years.  The reason the call later in the day is because the majority of what they do is at night when most adults are off work.  I've always been very lucky with their call team, but do know that they do get new employees in and sometimes have a heavier load, so things get missed.  I can tell you from personal experience, this is a legitimate business and the money you make for many of these research opportunities is good and fast money for very little of your time and opinions.

Caller to me is New South Research. I signed up with them to do taste tests and focus groups. They called me to see if I qualify for a current study. I didn't tonight but last month I did one that netted $150 for an hour and a half interview. Got my pay in 3 days. If you didn't sign up, they're probably doing a survey.

I use to work for new south research. They call all over the US just depending on the type of survey they are doing. They are a legit company. And if you do a tast test or focus group with them they will pay you anywhere from $50-250.

They called me at 9:00 at night! WTF

That is not correct. This number is calling me and I've never had any dealings with them. I don't answer unsolicited phone calls.

This company just called my home at 8:3pm from 205-983-6133. A very unprofessional woman who DID not identify herself nor where she was from. She told me she wanted to do a survey on my power and gas bills. I asked where she was calling from. It is New South research. She asked me who I received my power and gas from. This is laughable considering I live in birmingham alabama. The ONLY power company in the area is Alabama power. What a scam! I laughed and told her it doesn't matter what I think of my gas or power company. There isn't another company to change to. I laughed when I read a previous comment on here about homes being robbed. I kind of wondered the point of this "survey" that I didn't complete! Haha

Why are they calling Nashville, Tn for this so called survey?

This company called my number late and I do not wish to have them calling my number I run a towing company in montgomery alabama and don't need my phone tied up by people such as this.my phone company doesn't provide a call block feature . So can someone please act on my complaint whereas I see there are many complaints posted about the same phone number and company name as the one I am complaining about

That's bull they will call Anyone because I have signed up with no one ever. Ever since I got majicjack I have gotten all kinds of calls like this I think they sell your number to people like and with their service there is no way to block unwanted numbers.I think there should be a law making any phone company to have a way to block unwanted numbers. And should unlawful to give any one else your number other than law inforcement.

Just got a call from this number. Left no message.

Called over 4 times at 8:45 pm.Don't leave a message these are tricky people

It's a legit company doing soliciting for opinion polls and focus groups.  Unfortunately, the DNC rules do not apply here.  Yes, it should be a matter of courtesy that if you ask them to remove your name from their list, that they do so, but that is not always possible, depending on the source of their call list and how the sample is created.  

So you can ask them to stop, doesn't mean they will and it doesn't mean they're breaking the law if they don't heed your request, as they're in that legal loophole built in so politicians can call you and ask for your vote -- it's companies like these who politicians hire to do their polling.

Source -- for 21 years I owned and operated a company exactly like NSR.

No, they ARE a scam, or they wouldn't be calling people out of the blue late at night. They call everyone. Not only do I not live where they are, my power company is a local company and does not rip off people like they do. You must work for this particular "survey" company. And I would never sign up to do such things.

That's not true at all. They call everyone. Not only do I not live where they are, my power company is a local company and does not rip off people like they do. You must work for this particular "survey" company. And I would never sign up to do such things.

Got a call from this number at 9PM last night.  Female voice wanted me to participate in a "cancer forum" and I would be compensated for it.  Caller ID came up "New South".  I said no and they said thank you and hung up.

My mother of 80 plus years has gotten three hang up calls from these people once at 6pm one at 8 pm and the last at 9:15pm tonight.  *69 it and it says this number can not receive incoming calls.  Now why is it they can call and harrass my mother and she can't call them back to ask that they not call back. I put her on the do not call list evry year and it never works.  Maybe we can get our wonderful President Obama to stop the calls at least most Americans would support that! Lol Sorry. Just say enough is enough and if asking isn't working then something else needs to be done.

My 2 home numbers have been on the FCC's do-not-call list since its inception. It has not helped.
I've asked the callers to put me on their do-not-call lists. It has not helped. They call back in 3 months. .  I've tried speaking with managers/supervisors and explain why they are wasting their company's resources calling me because I vow never to purchase by phone or donate anything by phone. Does not help.  The same companies still call (from card services, home security systems, personal alert systems, computer antivirus companies, etc)

Why have my efforts failed?
 
Telemarketing actions are driven by statistics.  A telemarketing call ends as a "win", "loss" or "undecided" for the telemarketing company.   These companies will only stop calling if their probability of a "loss" exceeds their probability of "win" or "undecided".

An "undecided" status could be a hang-up, disconnection or "no answer".  So those actions only keep the telemarketer calling since there is a hopeful chance to turn the "undecided" status into a "win" status for your phone number.

With this understanding, these questions come to mind:

Q: How can I increase the "loss" count for telemarketing companies?
A: By making the phone call lead to a "loss" for the telemarketing company.  It takes a whole population to accomplish this task, but I can make my single contribution towards this goal.

Q: How can I increase the "loss" count for the telemarketing companies?
A: I answer these telephone calls and politely keep the caller on the phone as long as I can and then ending with a "loss".  The long call costs the telemarketing company in terms of time&money.  With increased "loss" calls, the telemarketing companies will have to change their practice.

Q: How can I manage the feelings of frustration?
A:  Always be polite.  No need to degrade your own self esteem because of a foolish telemarketing program.  Be understanding that the individual callers are just people trying to make a living.  Perhaps they are not capable for other work.  I'm sure the telemarketing companies (their bosses) treat these callers horribly based on how these companies treat us (the innocent public).  Our frustration is with these companies, not these individuals.

Q: What are some tactics that may help deal with these calls?
A:  Here are some examples that may help:
 1. Memorize a false name, address, birthday, hometown, etc. to respond to the questions from these callers.  Having that info handy will make your efforts more effective.  Name:  Barney E Larrioppe, born 15-Apr-1965 in West Golley, Alabama,  etc.
 2. For research surveys, answer the first 3 questions and then say that you have 3 questions of your own before you'll go further.  Perhaps ask the caller how his telemarketing company treats him, and say you've pondered going into the industry yourself.  Perhaps ask advice about your pet turkey needing surgery to modify its gobble.  Et cetera.
 3. For home security systems, keep the caller engaged and after 1 minute or so say that you were just joking and that you are just 11 years old.
 4. For donations, just respond that you give through your favorite religious organization only and would never donate by phone due to possibility of scams and telemarketing practices. "I try to let you guys know by registering with the FCC's do-not-call-list."
 5. For calls to speed up or to check your computer for viruses, then use a delay tactic to keep the caller on the line.  For example, "While my slow machine boots up, let's talk about the Korean baseball teams. What do you know about them?"  After 1 minute, say "Golly, I need to reboot again, it seems."  Then keep the call alive another minute.  
 6. If it's a robo-call (recorded call), then listen to it and choose the option to speak with a representative.  Then lead the rep on using the tactics above.  (After some time, I may say, "Ya know, I will never purchase anything by phone and that's why I'm on the FCC's do-not-call list for 12+ years.  Why do you guys call anyway?  I try to let you guys know by registering my phone numbers with the FCC's do-not-call-list, but you call anyway.  Your boss should just take the time to check that list before calling, he'd keep you from wasting your time.  That statement usually ends the call.)

Telemarketing is a short-sighed marketing scheme. For every "win", it create much ill-will advertising.  Too many overpaid Executive Vice Presidents over Marketing Departments just don't get that simple fact today.  The US airline companies with their incessant credit card offers are good examples.

Hope this helps. Peace and Patience.

Did not recognize "New South" and did not answer. Tried to call back but the phone would not take incoming calls.

Stated that she calling to see if I was interested in a testing for electronics survey in area and would pay 150.00  for 3 microsoft reps to come to my home and ask me questions after hooking up a device to my tv.  She stated that it looks like I have cable one service but I needed to provide a flat screen tv and hdmi cable.  She had 3 female slots left open.  The survey would take about 60 minutes.

Yes, this number is new south research, I have a 2 hour focus group this week for which they are going to pay me $75. Something to do with Insurance.

For $75, I will drive cross down & sit & partcipate for 2 hours.

New South Research is not a scam. I have participated in several of there research activities and have been paid well...also no one broke in and stole anything while I was gone ;) I gladly accept their calls...Love easy extra cash!!

This is New South Research. They will only call you if you have signed up with their parent company to do focus groups, either product testing or question/answer sessions about products & services. Since they pay $50-100 per session, I answer the phone. I am a mystery shopper by trade and just happened upon these guys several years back. Pretty lucrative if you live in the areas they do groups.

Who calls on a Saturday morning and doesn't leave a message?
I'm on the do not call list.

I answered the phone, and they said they wanted to do a survey on utilities. Asked my age group, and then what county I live in in Alabama. But... they didn't even have my county, and my county is one of the larger/more populated ones in the state. After I had to give them a different county, they had no further questions. Um...

Some research center tried calling back during the day and pushed each button they said to and it was invalid.  I am calling someone to ask about it.

Called my cellphone once, Saturday afternoon while I was in a very noisy place, so I didn't even hear the phone ringing . No message on voice mail. No name on caller I.D., which usually means telemarketers or debt collections.

Telemarketer needs to stop calling i.am on the national do mot call list

CALLS ......  THEY ARE LISTED ALL OVER THE INTERNET........... BUT DON'T LEAVE A MESSAGE. MOST PEOPLE WITH SOMETHING GOOD TO SAY..........SAY IT !!!!!

I just recieved a phone call @ 20:00, caller ID showed NSR 205-983-6133. The lady said they are putting together a forum at Georgia Power to discuss energy issues and said that I would be paid $75.00 for two hours of my time. A few years ago I was living in Texas and a similar scam was occuring. While they had you at the bogus meeting, someone would break into your home and take more than $75.00 worth of your stuff. I declined the invitation. I too am listed with the National No Call Registry ... it looks like I wasted my time.