Fun with telemarketers
#42
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Location: York, S C
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I once got a call from a co. selling lots at our local cemetary, I told them I already owned some there, He asked if I was satisfied with them? I told him I did not know I had not used them yet but check back after I died and we would discuss it, you know the rest.
#44
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Join Date: Jan 2012
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hmm...I get calls like that, too. And it's almost always "Rachel from Credit Card Services." And it's extremely annoying. The sad part is that Rachel is an automated message. One time I waited on the line to talk to a live rep, pressed numbers and waited again, only to get disconnected in the end! GRRR! There was nobody to talk to. What kind of telemarketing company is that?
There should be some kind of stricter regulation against them. I am on the DNC list but it doesn't seem to be working. Rachel better not show herself up my front door or I'll drag her all the way to the police station.
There should be some kind of stricter regulation against them. I am on the DNC list but it doesn't seem to be working. Rachel better not show herself up my front door or I'll drag her all the way to the police station.
#45
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Join Date: Jan 2012
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My friends suggested I pull up pranks on other telemarketers who call me, too. I found a lot of prank tips from http://www.callercenter.com/articles...marketers.html.
But my question is, is it legal to pull up pranks on these nuisance callers?? I'm afraid pranks would get me into trouble instead. My parents are not gonna like it. I'm only 21.
But my question is, is it legal to pull up pranks on these nuisance callers?? I'm afraid pranks would get me into trouble instead. My parents are not gonna like it. I'm only 21.
#47
I did that kind of work for a while when I was between jobs, and I have to put in a word for the people on the other end. It is annoying, but they are just working people like you and me, making very small amounts of money for doing such a difficult job. When you waste their time, you are keeping them from moving on. Would you treat someone in a store like that? Is it because you can't see their faces that you feel it's ok to be rude and mean to them? Isn't it just as easy to say, "I'm sorry, I can't give to your cause, but I hope the next person makes a donation. Goodbye." Hang up politely. I know I sound sanctimonious, but gosh, I'm really surprised so many otherwise nice people think it's ok to do this. Many telemarketers are handicapped or have other reasons why they can't do a different job. I love a joke too, but I'd rather laugh with a friend or family member than make fun of a stranger. They know some people don't want their calls, but they have families to support, too. OK, stepping down off my soapbox.
Last edited by LynnVT; 07-13-2012 at 03:10 AM. Reason: typo
#48
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Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Midwest
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I did that kind of work for a while when I was between jobs, and I have to put in a word for the people on the other end. It is annoying, but they are just working people like you and me, making very small amounts of money for doing such a difficult job. When you waste their time, you are keeping them from moving on. Would you treat someone in a store like that? Is it because you can't see their faces that you feel it's ok to be rude and mean to them? Isn't it just as easy to say, "I'm sorry, I can't give to your cause, but I hope the next person makes a donation. Goodbye." Hang up politely. I know I sound sanctimonious, but gosh, I'm really surprised so many otherwise nice people think it's ok to do this. Many telemarketers are handicapped or have other reasons why they can't do a different job. I love a joke too, but I'd rather laugh with a friend or family member than make fun of a stranger. They know some people don't want their calls, but they have families to support, too. OK, stepping down off my soapbox.
Sandy
#49
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Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Iowa
Posts: 461
Telemarketers
One day I received a call from a telemarketer and asked him to please hold so I could turn my stove off. I the put the speaker phone on and finished cooking our supper. I heard him sigh several times, and then said to someone on his end "she said she just had to turn her stove off" He finally hung up after several minutes.
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