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Re: Telephone Marketers
« Reply #25 on: June 28, 2013, 07:03:16 AM »
l had a bloke turn up at the house trying to sell me power . Told him we weren't on the grid anymore , but the lights were on . Told of the 871 GM genset running in the back yard suppling power from cooking oil . Close by a transformer with a mild hum l told him if you listen you can hear the motor running . l explained we had stolen a drilling rig that we only used at night to drill a 100mm hole in the earth . We were going to go Geothermal . All we had to do is drill down about 15KM to the magma layer pump down cold water to return as steam to run our turbine . The sad thing is if l stuff it up we create a volcano & the councle will go nuts . l asked him not to tell anybody as l might get in to strife  . Had been expecting a knock on the door with a please explain  :police:     >:D    :cheers:
He didn't get far into his speech  ;D
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Re: Telephone Marketers
« Reply #26 on: June 28, 2013, 07:42:53 AM »
Quote from: kylarama on June 28, 2013, 06:39:17 AM
Just cut them off and say "no thanks, not interested, bye" and hang up.

I agree, it's not that hard really.

We are not on the DNC register but we very rarely get these type of calls, maybe 2 a year.
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Re: Telephone Marketers
« Reply #27 on: June 28, 2013, 08:24:19 AM »
I tell my wife it's her mum on the phone and walk away.
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Re: Telephone Marketers
« Reply #28 on: June 28, 2013, 09:33:27 AM »
Quote from: Kit_e_kat9 on June 27, 2013, 07:42:39 PM

I answer the phone like I'm the local fish and chip shop (or cop station) and ask them what they want to order (or report).  They don't call back.

I did however get a call at work the other day which was so very suss and I decided to string them along.  They told me my computer was being hacked.  I asked how they knew and was told that they were the Windoz Reporting Team so they immediately rang me to let me know.  Pure BS, but hey, I'll play.  ME: So how did you get my number?  HIM: You gave it to us when you registered your computer.  ME: So how did you get my work number?  HIM: Same reply.  Thinking: Pure BS ... let's see how far they'll go.  ME: So my puters being hacked?  Right now?  HIM: Yes it is "maam", that's why I'm calling, to assist you to remove the VIRUS and make it secure.  ME: So I think that's BS mate. HIM: Why do you say that? ME: Because it's BS.  HIM: No it isn't "maam", your puter. is being hacked with a VIRUS.  I can help you remove it.  ME:  Right now?  HIM: Yes, right now.  Thinking:  Got him a good one ...  ME:  So do you think my cat turned it on and is surfing the net and that's how I go the virus?  HIM:  Excuse me?  Me:  Well I'm at work.  My puter. is at home, switched off and unplugged when I left for work.  Do you think the cats using it to view porn and that's where the virus came from?  HIM:  disconnected tone ....

I guess he's not aware of NED THE CAT on FB and this article by the RSPCA.

Kit_e


I got a call like this saying they were from Australia government in Sydney st austraila when I asked address I jokingly told them I worked for computer fraud squad they instantly hung up
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Re: Telephone Marketers
« Reply #29 on: June 28, 2013, 10:33:06 AM »
Quote from: HEM19X on June 27, 2013, 07:58:52 PM
I think you have to re-register every 12 months for the DNC register.

We went all the way & dumped our landline - now have mobiles & Telstra 4g wireless.

No more calls - WOO HOO.

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Re: Telephone Marketers
« Reply #30 on: June 28, 2013, 11:15:18 AM »
Quite simple really,
When I answer which is not often I politely tell them that I do not speak English. Most take the hint.
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Re: Telephone Marketers
« Reply #31 on: June 28, 2013, 11:51:52 AM »
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Re: Telephone Marketers
« Reply #32 on: June 28, 2013, 01:18:10 PM »
Quote from: GUEY on June 28, 2013, 08:24:19 AM
I tell my wife it's her mum on the phone and walk away.
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Re: Telephone Marketers
« Reply #33 on: June 28, 2013, 06:50:41 PM »
Our kids answer the phone, they are only allowed to say "yes" but must say it differently each time they ask a question, yes yeeeesss yis yyyyyes etc  :D
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Re: Telephone Marketers
« Reply #34 on: June 28, 2013, 07:10:19 PM »
Your numbers stay current on the do not call register for 8 years..... Just thought I would clear that up.
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Re: Telephone Marketers
« Reply #35 on: June 28, 2013, 07:48:57 PM »
We are on the DNC now so we never get them.
When we did I used to ask them stupid questions, what are you wearing? what are you doing after work? are you going on holiday this year? what's your favourite ice cream? have you got a rice maker or do you just use a pan? etc etc
Sometimes I would just give the phone to my youngest daughter.

I do sometimes get calls from the bank and they ask me to verify who I am. I always say - You called me, what's your date of birth?

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Re: Telephone Marketers
« Reply #36 on: June 28, 2013, 09:12:52 PM »
We disconnected our home phone as we were getting three to four calls daily from charities asking or money.

Now I get calls on my mobile from share brokers with US and UK accents asking if I want to make 20% + on the share market.
The conversation goes:
Me: 'What was your name again and what company do you work for?'
Them: I'm such and such from such and such
Me: Great! I'm going to give you my fax number and I want you to send me your bank statement with your name on it. If you have a bigger bank balance than I do then I will invest with you.

Funnily enough they always decline -if only they knew my bank statement says SFA.
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Re: Telephone Marketers
« Reply #37 on: June 28, 2013, 09:30:35 PM »
Quote from: kylarama on June 28, 2013, 06:39:17 AM
Over the years I've done the odd trick, but the best and easiest thing to do as soon as they start talking.  Just cut them off and say "no thanks, not interested, bye" and hang up.
At the end of the day they're just people trying to earn a living anyway they can and the overseas call centres have appalling working conditions and pay.  Then add to it someone hurling abuse down the phone makes for a very bad day at work!
Exactly. The people calling you are just earning a basic wage, either whilst studying, or supplementing another ordinary job or whatever. A simple "no thanks, not interested" and hang up is a far more mature and considerate approach. Remember that its not the person on the end of the phone whio wants to call you whilst eating dinner, and do you really think these people want the job? 
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Re: Telephone Marketers
« Reply #38 on: June 29, 2013, 07:17:25 AM »
We're on the DNC regiater, but apparently the Political folk are exempt and they have been calling several times a week lately.
1st I said nicely we're on DNC and go away, thats when I learned they are exempt.
Next time, asked to be taken off the list.
3rd time placed the phone down next to 3 x kids having a meal and they're fighting over food or what ever.
Yet they keep calling
I wish that I could do this though....
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Re: Telephone Marketers
« Reply #39 on: June 29, 2013, 07:37:13 AM »
Quote from: DaveR on June 29, 2013, 07:17:25 AM
We're on the DNC regiater, but apparently the Political folk are exempt and they have been calling several times a week lately.
1st I said nicely we're on DNC and go away, thats when I learned they are exempt.
Next time, asked to be taken off the list.
3rd time placed the phone down next to 3 x kids having a meal and they're fighting over food or what ever.
Yet they keep calling
I wish that I could do this though....
Best Prank Call Ever by Tom Mabe

 :cheers: :cup: :cheers: classic.
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Re: Telephone Marketers
« Reply #40 on: June 29, 2013, 08:55:36 AM »
I had a call a while back with abu telling me that he works for micro soft and there is a problem with my computer I asked how does he know that he said that he is logged on to my computer rite now and can see there is a problem I said I would imagine that you have a tub of vasoline and a box of tissues next to you at the moment as I am logged into a porn site and was he enjoying himself. All I heard after that was beep beeep beeep
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Re: Telephone Marketers
« Reply #41 on: June 29, 2013, 09:02:59 AM »
I use one of these, a good blast into the phone usualy does the job.. Although I did have one ring straight back for a second blast ..Must have had some cobwebs in his empty head that needed clearing out .
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Re: Telephone Marketers
« Reply #42 on: July 01, 2013, 05:21:26 PM »
Quote from: edz on June 29, 2013, 09:02:59 AM
I use one of these, a good blast into the phone usualy does the job.. Although I did have one curry muncher ring straight back for a second blast ..Must have had some cobwebs in his empty head that needed clearing out .

Maybe the other ear got done on the second blast.
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Re: Telephone Marketers
« Reply #43 on: July 01, 2013, 05:50:50 PM »
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Re: Telephone Marketers
« Reply #44 on: July 01, 2013, 06:55:18 PM »
Quote from: kylarama on June 28, 2013, 06:39:17 AM
Over the years I've done the odd trick, but the best and easiest thing to do as soon as they start talking.  Just cut them off and say "no thanks, not interested, bye" and hang up.
At the end of the day they're just people trying to earn a living anyway they can and the overseas call centres have appalling working conditions and pay.  Then add to it someone hurling abuse down the phone makes for a very bad day at work!

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Re: Telephone Marketers
« Reply #45 on: July 01, 2013, 07:32:33 PM »
GUYS,
i have problems with tele marketers as well.

However please be mindful that a number of comments posted here have offended some and can be misread... Please ensure that you aren't offending anyone...

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Re: Telephone Marketers
« Reply #46 on: July 01, 2013, 07:43:37 PM »
I reckon Anonymous should do something about them.....
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Re: Telephone Marketers
« Reply #47 on: July 02, 2013, 04:48:18 AM »
Quote from: Kiwijohn on July 01, 2013, 06:55:18 PM
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Totally agree - EXCEPT - when they ring 3 TIMES - right in the middle of STATE OF ORIGIN - then they copped a mouthful
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Re: Telephone Marketers
« Reply #48 on: July 02, 2013, 12:17:32 PM »
This is the best one I have heard:

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Re: Telephone Marketers
« Reply #49 on: July 02, 2013, 05:03:19 PM »
That bloke didn't answer the question  now did he . Bet he shot through ASAP after that call  >:D
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