Thread by @latimes

A reader contacted columnist @Davidlaz to express his exasperation with Quantum 3 Media, which he said calls him every day, sometimes as many as eight times a day.

So, @Davidlaz tried to get in contact with the company.

Here’s what happened: latimes.com/business/story…

Quantum 3 Media is what’s known as a lead generator for life & health insurance companies. That is, it pesters potential customers on insurers’ behalf.

“Everything about the company illustrates why spam calls are so pervasive — and so difficult to stop.” latimes.com/business/story…

“Everything about this company doesn’t pass the smell test,” @Davidlaz writes.

@Davidlaz tried the company’s number multiple times. In every case, he got a recording saying the mailbox is full and you can’t leave a message. latimes.com/business/story…

You can’t send a message or convey a request via Quantum 3 Media’s website.

All you can do is submit your name, phone number and email address, “which, needless to say, is not something you want to do with a telemarketer.” latimes.com/business/story…

@Davidlaz tracked down an email address for the company’s chief executive. He didn’t respond.

“None of this is a great look for a telecommunications company that specializes in, you know, getting in touch with people,” @Davidlaz writes.

📸: AP latimes.com/business/story…

“Solutions are out there — if the wireless industry is willing to invest in protecting customers from harassment,” @Davidlaz writes.

“In the meantime, it’s easy pickings for companies such as Quantum 3 Media.” latimes.com/business/story…