How to get rid of Telemarketers?

XZeroII

Lifer
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I just got a call from a stupid telemarketer. After I hung up, I realized I should have made it a fun experiance. Here's some ways I know to get rid of telemarketers...

1. If they want to loan you money, tell them you just filed for bankruptcy and you could sure use some money.

2.) My uncle cracked his ribs and was off work for awhile. My aunt told me this story: It was a call from a home security company. My uncle said "Nothing my Thirty Odd Six can't handle. If they happen to land outside, I'll just drag them back in." They said OK and hung up.

3.)If they ask "how are you today?", start complaining about every little thing that has ever bugged you in your life. I've got a nasty case of Jock Itch...do you know what will get rid of that? I just keep scratchin' and scratchin' but it never goes away. If you're a guy: I've been thinking of leaving my girlfriend. Girls don't interest me anymore. Do you know any cute guys?

4.) Pretend you are sitting on the john taking a MAJOR dump. Act like you are gonna pass out pushing so hard to get that thing out. If they ask to call you back later, insist that it's ok and they should tell you about whatever. Go into the bathroom and flush a couple of times during the conversation. Act like there's a clog, but insist that you still want to talk to them.
 

astriy

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Jun 11, 2001
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I say I'm busy right now but I'll be happy to call them at home and try to get their home phone number.
 

GermyBoy

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If they say they have a great offer for you, tell them you're glad they called because you need a cheap hitman, as your wife is cheating on you! HAHAHA!!! They don't know what to say and hang up.
 

XZeroII

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Ask in a hushed voice how to get blood out of carpeting. Better yet, goats blood.
 

rickn

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<< I always say "Hold on for a second..." put the phone down on the table and walk away" >>



you actually get that far with them? I only get calls usually from the tampa tribune or st.pete times. They can barely croak out "this is so and so from the st.pete times" before they get a "click" from me hanging up. I'm on the states no call list, so I don't get many calls anymore, and it sure is nice
 

Michael1897

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1. I usually telll them that i have something to sell in return (aluminum siding, bibles, mail order bride) and if i could call them at home
2. tell them that it is against company policy to sell to someone in the same company
3. tell them to put you on their do not call list and they can't call you for atleast a year.
 

Hayabusa Rider

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Ask them to put you on their "do not call" list. By law they must. They won't bother you again.