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GARFIELDKOOL · 02-28-2005, 03:39 PM

This telemarketer called my job today asking about a subscription and how I liked it. I told them I was busy and didn't remember subsribing to it. Last week, Discover called me and asked if I wanted them to go into my checking account and get $100 a month if I wanted my bill reduced! Them son of a bitches had a lot of nerve asking me that! I got god credit with Discover and don't really need the bill reduced. I almost cursed them out when they asked me that. Then at times my cable company will call and offer something brand new to my service. I can't stand telemarketers.

*MIBabe03* · 02-28-2005, 03:41 PM

I don't have a problem with telemarketers. Thank God for Caller ID.

Sargent Stewie · 02-28-2005, 03:43 PM

Good thing i'm only middle-classed, lol. My friend gets 3 calls from telemarketers everyday.

Chelsea · 02-28-2005, 03:51 PM

Last time a telemarketer called the house, I let them say their piece without interruption....and then tried to sell them some computer parts.

MsOrange · 02-28-2005, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Seth

Last time a telemarketer called the house, I let them say their piece without interruption....and then tried to sell them some computer parts.

LOL that's pretty good.

When they ask for Mr/Mrs whoever.. I usually just say , "yea, hang on a minute", then sit down the phone and see how long it takes for them to hang up.

Stormtracker TF · 02-28-2005, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Seth

Last time a telemarketer called the house, I let them say their piece without interruption....and then tried to sell them some computer parts.

That's a good idea.

Back in 2003 we'd get a phone call from the same telemarketer every day for like a month...I had to use Dialup back then for a short period so we just about missed them all, but they showed up on our callwave log so thats how I knew.

Superstar · 02-28-2005, 04:37 PM

I don't get much calls from telemarketers actually

Superstar · 02-28-2005, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Seth

Last time a telemarketer called the house, I let them say their piece without interruption....and then tried to sell them some computer parts.

TJL · 02-28-2005, 06:47 PM

I solved my telemarketer problem once and for all.

I got rid of my phone.

I only have a cell phone now.

Janice · 02-28-2005, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by TJL

I solved my telemarketer problem once and for all.

I got rid of my phone.

I only have a cell phone now.

Give me the number. I'll give it to the telemarketers when they call me. I'm sure you won't mind.

*MIBabe03* · 02-28-2005, 07:11 PM

I always hang up if they get my last name wrong. That's how I know it's a telemarketer.

GARFIELDKOOL · 02-28-2005, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Desperate_Fan03

I don't have a problem with telemarketers. Thank God for Caller ID.

In most cases, the Id is blocked, so I don't know if it is them or not

Mijada · 02-28-2005, 07:56 PM

I don't have too many problems since I signed up with that Do Not Call thing a couple years ago.

dawsongirl · 03-01-2005, 02:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Seth

Last time a telemarketer called the house, I let them say their piece without interruption....and then tried to sell them some computer parts.

I got a recorded telemarketer at work telling, I don't know, the whole business I guess, that we got an $8000 credit line! I wonder if that meant everyone in the building?

*MIBabe03* · 03-01-2005, 08:56 AM

The last time one called my little sister answered and told them "Lies, Lies, It's all Lies." and then she hung up on them. Another time she coughed really loud and hung up on them.

02-28-2005, 03:39 PM	#1
GARFIELDKOOL Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 02, 2004 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 7,204	Does anyone have any problems with telemarketers harrassing them? This telemarketer called my job today asking about a subscription and how I liked it. I told them I was busy and didn't remember subsribing to it. Last week, Discover called me and asked if I wanted them to go into my checking account and get $100 a month if I wanted my bill reduced! Them son of a bitches had a lot of nerve asking me that! I got god credit with Discover and don't really need the bill reduced. I almost cursed them out when they asked me that. Then at times my cable company will call and offer something brand new to my service. I can't stand telemarketers.

02-28-2005, 03:41 PM	#2
MIBabe03 Loving Swingtown! Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 28, 2002 Location: TX Posts: 4,646	I don't have a problem with telemarketers. Thank God for Caller ID.
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02-28-2005, 03:43 PM	#3
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02-28-2005, 06:47 PM	#9
TJL Suburbanite Extrordinaire Forum Star Join Date: Dec 29, 2001 Location: New Jersey - the cradle of civilization Posts: 16,588	I solved my telemarketer problem once and for all. I got rid of my phone. I only have a cell phone now.
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02-28-2005, 03:51 PM	#4
Chelsea Semi-retired Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 07, 2001 Location: Washington Posts: 5,727	Last time a telemarketer called the house, I let them say their piece without interruption....and then tried to sell them some computer parts.

02-28-2005, 04:37 PM	#7
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02-28-2005, 07:11 PM	#11
MIBabe03 Loving Swingtown! Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 28, 2002 Location: TX Posts: 4,646	I always hang up if they get my last name wrong. That's how I know it's a telemarketer.

02-28-2005, 07:56 PM	#13
Mijada Spencers mom Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 02, 2001 Location: eastern US Posts: 4,093	I don't have too many problems since I signed up with that Do Not Call thing a couple years ago.

03-01-2005, 08:56 AM	#15
MIBabe03 Loving Swingtown! Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 28, 2002 Location: TX Posts: 4,646	The last time one called my little sister answered and told them "Lies, Lies, It's all Lies." and then she hung up on them. Another time she coughed really loud and hung up on them.