In a recent tweet, Nandy expressed his frustration with the constant barrage of marketing calls, stating that he has stopped taking them. Despite his DND status, he continues to receive calls from different cities and even overseas. Nandy lamented that this ‘undeclared war on his privacy’ has left him tired and forced him to make this decision, even though he understands it may inconvenience others who may genuinely need to reach him urgently.
Nandy’s tweet has garnered considerable attention and support from netizens, who have also shared their own experiences with spam calls. Sanjeev S commented on the tweet, expressing his frustrations with the ineffectiveness of the DND service and the potential involvement of phone companies in profiting from these nuisance calls. He also pointed out the lack of efficient regulation to address this issue.
Bony Uppal raised concerns about the possible involvement of government agencies in selling personal information and details, which may be contributing to the problem of telemarketing calls. Mrinal Chakraborty shared his experience of receiving constant job offers on the phone, highlighting the random and often pointless nature of these calls.
A netizen even tagged Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, seeking his attention to the issue and requesting action to improve the implementation of DND services. Another netizen commented on the farce of DND services and the irritation caused by spam calls.
Nandy also mentioned that he has been receiving calls offering him jobs in big firms and that blocking the numbers has been ineffective, as scammers use hunting numbers. He further emphasized that this issue extends beyond telemarketing, with phishing calls also being a concern.
This issue of unsolicited calls and the ineffective implementation of DND services have become a significant concern for many individuals, leading to frustration and privacy concerns. Nandy’s decision to stop taking calls from unknown numbers highlights the urgent need for effective measures to address this problem and protect the privacy of individuals.
