Jim Carson

Barbara wrote on (March 29, 2005 4:49 PM)

Dear Jim,

I just did a look up on the number you complained about, on Google, and imagine my surprise when I saw the name "Jim Carson." You see, I'm in NYC, and my former voice teacher is also Jim Carson. I have been thinking a lot about him recently (I had to stop taking lessons with him in 2002), thinking about contacting him, and starting lessons again.

Obviously, you're not him, but what a coincidence.

Best,
Barbara

Sharon wrote on (March 29, 2005 5:28 PM)

Hi Jim,
I sleuthed around and found a telemarketing company web site with that phone number. Their street address is: Infinite Marketing, 10820 N 43RD ST, PHOENIX, AZ 85028. (602) 298-8800
- Sharon

Chris wrote on (April 15, 2005 9:14 AM)

I found your site and the Infinite site via Google. I was looking up the 623 phone number. I received no message and figured I'd find out who was (or wasn't calling.) Very interesting to see your thread.

Joan wrote on (June 30, 2005 1:56 PM)

They have called me three times now too. Twice I answered, heard background talking, and they then hung up. Not good technique if they are a telemarketing company!!

Rigby wrote on (August 3, 2005 4:54 PM)

I've been getting hang ups from that same phone number at my work number for about a week. They call, I answer, they hang up. I don't know if no one is there, its an automated recording that only wants machines, or they specifically don't like the sound of my voice and don't want to talk to me! Either way, I'm not hurt by it, but a little annoyed. I did a little hunt on the number and found your comments, so at least I don't feel so all alone!

Lauren wrote on (August 4, 2005 7:18 PM)

I've been receiving several calls from this same number but haven't answered it. No messages were ever left. Recently my brother had answered my phone when this number showed up and a man on the other end had asked to speak to me (knowing my first and last name). I was surprised to find this thread online after I "googled" the number. If it is a telemarketer, then I have no interest in speaking with them.

Lisa wrote on (August 18, 2005 9:01 AM)

I just tried calling the 602-298-8800 to rip these people a new one posted and it has been disconnected. If anything, that posting forced THEM to change their number.

Lisa

Jim wrote on (August 18, 2005 12:57 PM)

If it's any consolation, I'm no longer on their nightly call list -- the desired result. Maybe the complaint with donotcall.gov, where there are fines involved, helped?

Johnny wrote on (September 12, 2005 11:08 AM)

Good to know that I'not going crazy with this caller cause I googled the number since they call several times in a week and they never leave a message. Well, they're still calling and that same number of 623-878-4178 is showing up. Well, thanks for the thread cause now I'm just gonna keep ignoring it and not worry about who it is.

John wrote on (September 13, 2005 8:08 AM)

They called me last night. I didnt answer. I reported them on the DNC website anyway.

Randy wrote on (September 19, 2005 8:04 PM)

I called 623-878-4178 back this evening. The phone was answered as Infinite Marketing and one of the choices was to leave your name and number to be removed from the DNC list. I guess that's progress as I've been receiving 2 or 3 calls a day and found this site by searching on the phone number in Google.

Pixie wrote on (September 28, 2005 2:52 PM)

I've been getting calls from this number on my business line a couple of times a day for a couple of weeks now and it's driving me insane. (Oh wait. Been there, done that.) I went ahead and filed a complaint with the Do Not Call Registry too. Hi ho.

kristin reardon wrote on (October 11, 2005 1:56 PM)

I just started last week here and they have been calling 3-4 times a day and just hanging up. I get that message when i call them back to leave a message to be taken off of their call list but i don't have such high hopes. i found their website

http://www.imgofaz.com/

and heres something else

"Infinite Marketing Group
17235 N. 75th Ave., Bldg. G, Suite 150
Glendale, AZ 85308
Phone: 623-878-4178
Fax: 623-878-4019

Infinite Marketing Group
contactimg@imgofaz.com "

Ann wrote on (October 12, 2005 2:09 PM)

Thanks so much for your sleuthing skills, cutie!

Danny wrote on (December 1, 2005 4:51 PM)

Infinity Marketing constantly calls our 800#. Everytime they call, whether the receptionist picks up or it goes into voice mail system, it costs us money (we pay for any calls coming into our 800#). We are infuriated and are filing a complaint.

Brian wrote on (January 16, 2006 1:02 AM)

PLEASE make sure everyone on this site understands that they should file a complaint with the FCC regarding these calls. Complaints to the DNC list is unlikely to produce results.

Go to: http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/complaints.html

Click on "Form 475" which is an electronic complaint submission. Be prepared to submit IMG's full company information, which people have been so kind as to post already.

With enough complaints from all of these persons, hopefully IMG will be investigated and fined. Believe me, if this site has shown so many angry voices out there, it must mean there are a whole lot more who are getting these illegal calls. IMG is violating the Telephone Consumer Protection Act and they need to be stopped. You, as members of the public, acting together, can do this.

Dan wrote on (February 27, 2006 6:17 PM)

I received seven phone calls from this number this evening. Seven. Not cool. Go get 'em, kids.

jim wrote on (March 4, 2006 9:29 AM)

Well, the asshats are at it again. I've filed more complaints.

Dianne wrote on (March 7, 2006 7:04 PM)

Every third day now, I have been plagued with this call! I do not answer, but it is Infinite Marketing (caller I.D.). After "Googling" the #, I found you!
All I have to say is, every time they call me, I go to the "Do Not call Registry" website and register my complaint! I have a blocked, non-published # & they are getting through. This is utter crap!!!

Joe wrote on (March 21, 2006 10:09 PM)

I have requested the FCC and Qwest to terminate phone service the illegal caller, Infinite Marketing Group:

"My phone number is on the Do-Not-Call registry, however, the recalcitrant swine at Infinite Marketing continue to call and call every day.
Please arrange with the registered carrier Qwest Corporation to discontinue service to these clowns.
"Infinite Marketing Group
17235 N. 75th Ave., Bldg. G, Suite 150
Glendale, AZ 85308
Phone: 623-878-4178 and Fax: 623-878-4019

see web site http://www.jimcarson.com/a/2005/03/623_8784178.shtml
for details of this illegal calling"

reman wrote on (March 22, 2006 3:04 PM)

everyone - i hope this works.

to contactimg@imgofaz.com

remove 206-799-xxxx from your call list.

Filing for: 206-799-xxxx has been received by the FCC
Thanks for your information.
When inquiring about your complaint, be sure to reference the following confirmation number:

FORM475: 06-W11624011

Additionally, be sure to mention that you filed this complaint over the internet.
Finally, the carrier will have 30-45 days to respond to this complaint.

i am filing a complain against you every day until there are 10 consecutive days that you do not call.

am i clear?

--

good luck to us all.

liz wrote on (March 24, 2006 8:08 AM)

I just started getting calls on my cell phone from this same number. I looked through Infinite Marketing Group's website and had a good laugh at the two frat boys running the company.

I'll file complaints with the FCC as well.

Wayne wrote on (March 25, 2006 1:23 PM)

Thanks to you and your commenters for posting this valuable information. I have been hearing from Infinite Marketing several times a week. Taking your advice, I filed an FCC complaint that hopefully will get them off our collective backs.

jim wrote on (March 25, 2006 1:46 PM)

Coincidentally, ten minutes after the previous comment, guess who just called.

Filed complains with the Do Not Call registry and the FCC (#06-W11636677).

Wayne wrote on (March 25, 2006 2:00 PM)

Funny, they just called me again, and this time I answered. It turns out that they were marketing for the Seattle Times-P.I. Frank Blethen strikes again!

When I posted my last comment, I didnt' realize that you were in the Northwest. I found out by scrolling around your blog. Very nice!

jim wrote on (March 25, 2006 2:27 PM)

Dang, they just called me again -- 2:28 p.m. -- and this time there was a person on the other end representing the Seattle Times. I also found a reference to Yahoo using their services.

mik wrote on (June 10, 2006 2:58 PM)

of course, google also brought me here. rather, infinite markeing group really brought me here.

i notice that some of the above posters also live in seattle, and that in fact at least one client of these idiots is the times/pi. i would suggest that anyone in the seattle area who would assumedly be getting these calls on behalf of said newspapers should let those papers know how irritating is is to be so bothered by by their agents. i will, as well.

Amy wrote on (June 16, 2006 5:12 PM)

I am also in the Seattle area and have been annoyed by these calls at least twice a day for the last five days. After reading the post just above mine, I am convinced the calls to me are from representatives for the Seattle Times, as they have done this to me before using different telemarketers. I WILL be filing a complaint because I don't know how many times I have to tell them I can barely read the Sunday paper, and getting a paper everyday would just be wasteful. Anyway, thanks so much, Jim, for your site--I wish someone would do this for all the annoying companies and their phone numbers--they seem to know how to slip through the loopholes in the Do Not Call Registry guidelines.

Scott wrote on (July 15, 2006 11:49 AM)

I've reported IMG of AZ to the FCC after a month of almost daily no message/hangup calls. Hope they burn.

Jeff wrote on (July 20, 2006 2:32 PM)

I live in Seattle, and just got one of these calls at work. The caller ID showed something like "IMG of AZ, LLC".

I google'd "623 878 4178" and found this thread.

Melissa wrote on (July 25, 2006 6:26 PM)

Hello,

I live in the Chicago area and have had numerous calls from this number. I googled the number and was sent here. I am now going to lodge a complaint. The weird this is that my number is unlisted. It has amazed me that they were able to receive my number.

David wrote on (September 13, 2006 8:11 PM)

These idiots have called me at work and at home. We seem to have something in common in Seattle. We subscribe to the Seattle Times. Complaint filed.

Drew wrote on (September 15, 2006 10:46 AM)

Same as the rest, it's the Seattle Times. I called them at 206-464-2121 and asked to be placed on their Do Not Call List. They seemed fine with that. We'll see. Thanks for letting me know who was doing the calling.

Mike wrote on (September 18, 2006 3:55 PM)

Yeah, I was a sucker and answered one of the incoming calls on my cell phone only to hear a recording tell me, "This is a marketing call from the Seattle Post-Intelligencer. Sorry, there are no representatives available to take your call." No one to take *my* call?!?

Anyway, the PI just put this article out too - Cell phones still safe from telemarketers (http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/lifestyle/283576_tf105.html).

Lame.

Mike wrote on (September 18, 2006 4:07 PM)

Complaints will likely go nowhere as many of us have an "existing business relationship" by just having a Times or PI subscription, which allows IMG to contact us.

Best bet is to call the Times or PI and ask to be removed from their calling lists as noted above or update your account information and change your contact phone number to 623-878-4178. ;)

Kristen wrote on (September 19, 2006 1:53 PM)

I've gotten 4 calls at work today so far, with no messages; have received numerous calls in the past but never thought to investigate until now. I'm also in Seattle, and a Sunday Times subscriber. Thanks for doing the legwork on this -- will definitely lodge my complaints ("existing business relationship" or not, they can kiss my you know what).

Dave wrote on (September 23, 2006 2:35 PM)

IMG has been calling here at least twice a day for weeks. Googling "IMG of AZ, LLC" led me to this thread. Nice to know we're not the only ones these nimrods are bugging. I'm thinking of calling the Seattle Times-P.I. and doing as Mike suggested above--changing my contact number to 623-878-4178. LMAO

Raj wrote on (September 26, 2006 1:10 PM)

"IMG of AZ. LLC" has been calling me twice a day for the last 3 weeks. I never pick their phone and have never received any message. If this is on behalf of Seattle Times, I am going to suspend my sunday newspaper too. Sucks

Tammy wrote on (November 27, 2006 1:43 PM)

IMG of Az,LLC ,Well I hope they have left everyone else alone, now their calling us in Indiana, Mine just started today,Did'nt answer to see what they are offering, They are very annoying ,This thread has been very helpful and good luck to all

Erin wrote on (December 7, 2006 4:12 PM)

This same phone number (623)878-4178 has been calling my home for months at least 6 to 9 times a day! I have had enough! I have two children under the age of 2 who take naps at different times of the day and it seems like every time I get one to sleep the phone starts ringing off the hook. I am not sure of what steps I should take to get my number off of their list...this is harrassment.

Velisa wrote on (January 5, 2007 10:51 AM)

I live in the Chicago area and I am receiving annoying calls from this number,as well. Thanks for the information about filing a complaint. You all have saved me a lot of time researching the steps to take. I'm not sure how much good it will do, but I'm hopeful.

andrewmorrison wrote on (January 24, 2007 11:12 AM)

I just got a call from them claiming they wanted to give me the New York Post (I live in CA) for free. Has anyone thought of contacting the SeatlePI or the Post to complain about this company...?

Seems if we get their customers to start questioning their practices, they may change faster than based on FCC complaints.

Janice wrote on (March 13, 2007 5:58 PM)

I am getting the calls too with only growls and once the guy said "Bitch"

WTF?????

mindy wrote on (June 23, 2007 4:01 PM)

They are still at it!! After recieving multiple daily harassment calls from this number, I looked it up on the net and found you here. I live in the Chicagoland area. I haven't even been ANYWHERE west of the state of llinois... Why is this company from Seattle annoying me? I also filed a complaint...

Sue wrote on (July 3, 2007 8:42 AM)

They are calling my office's toll free number about 6 times a day and not leaving a message. I'm in NW Indiana. I just called them back (hit redial) and there is an option to dial extension 205 to be placed on their Do Not Call list. Give that a try. I did-so I'll be interested to see if it works.