Posted on 03/13/2019 1:08:05 PM PDT by Vendome
I hate these Spammers, Scammers, Liars and Cheats who constantly call me.
I use an App called "Hiya" and works very well blocking many of these jerks.
But, I received a call last week from the NRA to renew my membership. Legitimate call? Sure but, they spoofed their number and it was close enough to customers number so, I took the call.
The NPA was 415 and this guy was calling from Virginia.
Tried to politely get him off the phone and eventually did.
However, I am still hacked about the spoofing even if I am an NRA member.
So, this morning I get a call from some company who wants to discuss they mailed me regarding a car warranty.
Uhmmmm....Boo Chit.
I have received no mail about that and never requested it.
I know how it happened though.
One of my headlights went out and though I will probably change it myself I googled "What does it cost to replace a headlight bulb"
Google saw that and forwarded it as part of purchase package to these scam artists.
I use DuckDuckgo but, am on Android so, they see it anyway.
On to my solution to these A-holes, who have essentially turned my phone into an answering machine unless someone is on my "Whitelist".
I called back the "warranty" punks and let the line sit without entering their prompt:
"Press 1 if you want to be removed from our calling list"
"Press 2 and you will be connect to an agent"
I let it sit there to chew up their valuable time on a line not being used to generate revenue.
When they answered I instantly said "I don't want to date you" and that gal who answered responded "I don't want to date you either. I'm married!"
To which I replied "But, I'm lonely. Maybe we can just talk".
She hung up.
So I called back and let the line sit there until they answered again.
Immediately they went into their pitch and I countered with "Hey, can get double Cheese on my pizza"
This agent responded "Sir, we sell auto warranties. Why would you call us for a pizza? Do you have the right Number?"
"Well, yeah. I have the right number. You called me selling pizzas and I ordered one but, forgot to ask for double cheese.
Can you do that?" Was my response
"No, sir we sell auto warranties. How did you get our number? " She inquired.
"Like I said, you called me and I returned your call. I really like double cheese on my pizza." I responded
They hung up.
I know it's a hassle but, we can make it very expensive for these A-holes to call us.
Just return the call and if they answer go into some sort of nonsense.
This will tie up their line. Which is one less phone call they can take and they only have so many ports on their phone system so it may even block a call coming after you.
It also ties up an agent, costing them productivity and wages.
Let's make it expensive for them call.
Heck, I'm even going to start taking their calls and pulling things like this.
I even speak 5 languages and will say something stupid like :
"No salgo con hombres e mujeres, penejo..."
Let's beat these jerks back.
Talk nonsense to them
Never answer the phone unless you know who it is. Far simpler.
I can do a pretty good imitation of an Indian guy from Bangalore. It always throws them off script when I answer like that.
Sometimes it’s fun to just ask “Do you know where you’re going to go when you die? Do you know Jesus?”
Tougher for a phone used in business.
My usual M.O.
Caller ID works.....................
If your time is worth nothing, then OK.
The best way to get rid of a telemarketer is to hang up on him. You’ll be doing the both of you a favor.
bkmk
“Would you like to buy a Slurpy?”
Gosh, I have even gotten occasional calls from a major hotel chain where I once stayed like 10 years ago. Pathetic. I feel everyone's pain with these interrupting bothersome calls. Whatever happened to that government joke, "Do Not Call" list?
“I can do a pretty good imitation of an Indian guy from Bangalore. It always throws them off script when I answer like that.”
I do that. I even have a list I got off of Google Translate of cuss words.
Sometimes I tell them Vishnu is pissed off at their thieving and will B-F them in Hell.
LOL OMG
I’ve gone even further this week. Simply unplugged the power to the adapter to the VOIP line I use as a home phone. If anyone leaves a message, I get it in my email almost immediately anyway and I can call back—while living in peace otherwise.
No use wasting your time with call-back games.
Tougher for a phone used in business.
Or a Land Line.
Better still, don’t pick up any telemarketer calls. That just confirms you’re alive and that your number should be called and sold otherwise.
If it a live call I say the following:
This is Detective Mad from the Sheriff’s office. Can you come down and identify the body?
Always results in a hang up.
I don’t get that many of these types of calls, and what I do is tell them they have won a lesson in customer service. I proceed to tell how they should be making an outbound phone call. They hang up, and this works every time LOL
I am surprised you can actually redial and call these people back. If they get enough annoyance calls they will eventually get wise and get it changed so you can’t reach them.
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