Buying a Race Entry = A Lifetime of Spam Calls

[Emazing]

It’s incredibly frustrating that entering a race often means being forced into receiving marketing materials without the option to opt out. Even worse, after purchasing a race entry, getting bombarded with relentless spam calls and emails becomes an unnecessary hassle—especially when it’s clear the source is from race organizers or their partners, as proven by using a dedicated phone number. There should absolutely be an option to opt out of all marketing communications so participants can focus on the event itself, not dodging unwanted calls. This issue isn’t isolated; many others are likely dealing with the same problem. To combat it, filing complaints with consumer protection agencies, using call-blocking apps, and reporting spam numbers can help. Pushing for stricter data privacy regulations in sports event organizations could also pressure them to respect participants’ privacy choices.

[Robbie Stewart]

Although it isn't completely foolproof, and won't work with email, one app I do subscribe to annually is Truecaller. Since I've started using that app fully my phone seldomly rings, and when it does and it's a spam caller I can train the app while the phone is ringing to block the number. I also set up an AI assistant in the app to take calls on my behalf should I choose not to speak to the caller. As for email, I make use of the rules feature to stop unwanted mails.

[117]

Guess what truecaller does with your contacts... 

 

[mecheng89]

I'm pretty sure you can opt op of marketing stuff. Calls, I'm not too sure. 

[Hamstring]

I thing i have done for years is i never give my correct number when asked, that also helps.

 

[Emazing]

how then do you get you race times ect 

[Emazing]

No it will not let you buy the entry!

[Emazing]

That is still disruptive and you still get the calls