Complaint Against Unsolicited Commercial Communication

If you receive any unsolicited commercial communications seven days after registration of your telephone number in the NCPR, you may register a complaint by any one of the following method:
A. Dialling the toll free number 1909; or
B. Sending an SMS to 1909

It is important to note that -
a. The complaint has to be registered from the telephone number on which unsolicited commercial communication has been received.
b. Complaint must be made within three days of receipt of the unsolicited commercial communication.


1. Register complaint by dialing 1909
Dial 1909 and select the option for registering the complaint through the customer care executive. Provide the details of the unsolicited commercial communication to the customer care executive including:



a. Particulars of the telemarketer;
b. The telephone number from which the unsolicited commercial communication originated;
c. The date and time of the unsolicited commercial communication
d. A brief description of the unsolicited commercial communication.

The customer care executive will register the customer complaint and acknowledge the complaint by providing a unique complaint number. Preserve this unique complaint number for further communication. You will be informed of the action taken on your complaint within 7 days of the complaint booking.


2. Register Complaint through SMS to 1909
You may register a complaint by sending SMS to 1909 in the specified format given below:
“COMP TEL NO XXXXXXXXXX, dd/mm/yy, Time hh:mm”

Where XXXXXXXXXX – is the telephone number or header of the SMS, as the case may be, from which the unsolicited commercial communication has originated.
hh:mm is the time in 24 hours format when call or sms was received.

The complaint will be registered and acknowledged by the access provider by sending a unique complaint number through SMS. You will be informed of the action taken on your complaint within 7 days of the complaint booking.

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Natural Ways to keep your home pests free

Flies hate the smell of basil. To discourage them, place pots of basil at doorways and windowsills and on the kitchen counter. Don't have enough sun for potted basil? Put dried basil in a small muslin pouch, rubbing it occasionally to keep the scent strong.


According to Science Daily, catnip repels mosquitoes more effectively than DEET. Grow it in your garden or apply undiluted catnip oil to the skin for up to two hours of protection.



Spiders are not fond of citrus. In a spray bottle, mix water and unsweetened lemon or lime juice. Wipe your countertops with the mixture or spray down doorways and windowsills. You can deter spiders in your garden by spreading around lemon, orange, or lime peels.


Use a 50/50 solution of vinegar and water to wipe down countertops and other surfaces—anywhere you've spotted ants. For best results, repeat this several times a day. Doing so destroys the scent trails that ants use to navigate.


A pair of barn owls and their brood can eat over 3,000 mice in a nesting season. Attract them to your property with an owl box, if a quiet rafter or tree crook is not available. Should the food supply be dependable, the same owls may return season after season.


Many kinds of wasp are incredibly territorial and will not build a nest within 200 yards of another one. So build or buy your own fake nest! It’s like a scarecrow for wasps. Hang one in the front yard and one in back, and you’re done


Alternately salting and vacuuming your floors will kill flea eggs. But since fleas have a three-day reproduction cycle, you have to be diligent: Salt every day for nine days and vacuum every third day. Don’t forget to empty the vacuum every time, or the live ones will crawl right back out again.


Cinnamon bark oil has been shown to control dust mites. Mix several drops into a 50/50 solution of water and denatured alcohol. Spray bedding, carpets, and any other places dust collects. Added benefit? Your house will smell like cookies.


Trap fruit flies with this simple approach: Fill a glass three-quarters full with vinegar or cider vinegar, then add six to eight drops of dishwashing liquid, and fill to the top with warm water. Gruesomely effective

How To Spot Fake Labels and Products

The shopping season is upon us and many consumers are looking for that perfect gift for their loved ones. You may spot some great deals on top-notch designers, but how do you know that these products aren't just duplicate? 

Some of the most common forgeries include watches, bags and designer clothing.

Research your product and know it well

If you are going to be buying your product from a store that isn't a direct vendor, ensure you do your research first. Make sure you scrutinize over every detail of your designer good before you try to determine authenticity. 

The logo, stitching and packaging each offer crucial clues to help you determine whether your purchase is real or fake. 

Watches

Watches are an item that is easy to duplicate. Look for inscriptions of the brand name, check for imperfections or misspellings in the logo, look for how the watch works. For example, Rolex watches have a sweeping second hand, while many knockoffs have a ticking one. Small details like this may be difficult to pick up on by the untrained eye, but when you are made aware and know what to look for, spotting a fake is a whole lot easier.

Bags

Check the brand's official website to see the position of the logo on the bag and make sure that it is in the identical place when you are verifying your bag. Another thing to look for is making sure that the logo's match up on either side of the seams. Check for quality of the stitching and ensure that it isn't falling out or uneven. Labels on the inside of the bags are generally stamped onto the leather and fake bags are sometimes missing this piece.

Clothing

Look at the stitching and hang tags. Many designer brands will have a certain color thread they use for stitching and they will have tags that are hard to duplicate. Some well-known brands have VIP clubs where you can register your product via serial number (Herve Leger); this is a great way to ensure the product you're buying is real.

Other Tips

Be realistic when shopping. If the price seems too good to be true, you're likely not getting an authentic item. 

Look for serial numbers on your products. If it's a high-end luxury good then it is more likely to have a unique serial number. When online, take heed: Online purchases are a lot more difficult to verify because the product is not in front of you.

The Bottom Line

By learning as much as you can about the product you want to buy, you will ensure you can separate bona- fide items from inferior imitations. Check for quality, precision and detail, and you will be able to spot knock-offs that are rarely a good deal in the long run.