Why do I keep getting calls after getting quotes online?
Online lead-generation platforms and contractors share or sell contact details to multiple third parties once a quote request is submitted. This results in a barrage of persistent phone calls and text messages from companies the user never contacted, even after they have already hired someone.
What people tried
Every workaround mentioned in the threads below. We haven’t tested any of them — and nobody here is claiming they worked.
- 1Using a virtual phone number (VOIP or cloaked number) so personal numbers are not shared
- 2Ignoring calls and texts from contractors after choosing someone
- 3Going directly to company websites instead of using lead-generation platforms
- 4Using a separate phone number or a privacy service like Cloaked for getting estimates
- 5Contacting local contractors directly instead of filling out online lead generation forms
In their words
Unedited, grouped by where they were said, most upvoted first within each place, each linked to the thread it came from.
“somehow I've now had two completely different companies call me saying they heard I was looking to get the work done.”source ↗
“I've had this happen after getting quotes online and I have no idea who actually passed my info around”source ↗
“I'm still getting calls and texts from some of the others asking if I need someone and yesterday a completely different company contacted me saying they heard I was looking for a plumber.”source ↗
“I’ve had this happen with contractors before now I usually get a few quotes pick someone and ignore the rest.”source ↗
Where this came up
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