2006-06-20 08:27:15 · 10 answers · asked by ggmsixer 5 in News & Events ➔ Other - News & Events
we're always getting sales calls..
2006-06-20 08:28:42 · update #1
Tell them that whoever they're looking for is dead, and then start crying.
2006-06-20 08:30:54 · answer #1 · answered by c_c_runner88 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You can opt out by adding your number to the National Do Not Call Registry at https://www.donotcall.gov/default.aspx. If any still come through, what I do is put the phone down as they are talking. When they seek a response from you, they will realize you are not listening. I received a funny e-mail about a guy who talked to the telemarketer like he was a cop and scared the telemarketer to pieces! There are some great responses to telemarketers at: http://www.funnydoodle.com/funpages/telemarketers.htm and http://www.citycyber.com/ecard/fun_thing.htm. There are many other great sites too!
2006-06-20 08:40:26 · answer #2 · answered by auntie_kk3 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Caller-ID works wonders. Plus we're on the national don't-call list.
2006-06-20 08:30:40 · answer #3 · answered by jobiwan115 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Act interested, write it all down, get the name, ph number etc.
Then say, "Put me ON the DO NOT CALL LIST"
If they call again they're liable to pay a fine, maybe even pay it to YOU in certain states.
2006-06-20 08:31:56 · answer #4 · answered by thedavecorp 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I politely tell them I'm not interested.
If they thank me and hang up it's over
If they continue I simply hang up
Most importantly, put yourself on the Do Not Call List
2006-06-20 08:34:04 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I say "hold on" to the person on the other end, put the phone on the counter and fuggetaboutit! They catch on after ten minutes or so
:)
2006-06-20 08:30:51 · answer #6 · answered by Too Silly 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if they're a financial institution, if you tell them to make sure to put you on the "do-no-call-list." they won't be able to call you for 5 years. the others, i still haven't figured it out... get a cell phone? haha
2006-06-20 08:32:10 · answer #7 · answered by crystal 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I say "No thankyou, goodbye " and hang up. They are trained to pester you until you hang up or start swearing and freaking out. Don't feel bad about hanging up.
2006-06-20 08:31:20 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask if you can call them back later, and for their home number... SEE HOW THEY LIKE IT!!!!! : )
2006-06-20 08:31:05 · answer #9 · answered by zoeboxcat 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
look at this http://www.ftc.gov/donotcall/
2006-06-20 08:31:04 · answer #10 · answered by mustafa haslem 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋