Fun with Telemarketers

By Tradermike2005, 8 Jun 2007

Fun with telemarketer claiming to represent VA State Troopers

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Rating: +13

Pancho43 - 13 Jun 2007

funny - I wish I could lead one of those telemarketers around and waste their time as good as he did!

Rating: 0

Sam - 8 Sep 2007

Keep a boat horn by the phone and hit em with blast! It works..

Rating: -3

Hithere - 20 Sep 2007

Just as effective - when you answer a call from a telemarketer - proceed to berate them about being late with their body bag shipment.

Rating: +1

NPA-NXX - 8 Feb 2008

Calling them back at their own toll free # is a great idea, but the billing charge depends on whether their service is "metered" (per call), or true WATS (wide area toll free) service. It does make sense from the telemarketer's side that they would have a "Out-WATS" with all outgoing calls unmetered and just pay a monthly flat rate regardless of # of outgoing calls, then have their incoming WATS metered as those would theoretically be the "good prospects".

In any case, yes, it'd be cool to coordinate with 25 or so others and jam up their (24 voice channel) T-1 circuit on a busy day! A redialer like FAX machines have or "Dial Up Networking" in Windows would work. Configure DUN to redial every 5 seconds and never stop. Why should consumers pay for "private" telephone line that they are not allowed to deny incoming calls from when were being abused? Can't wait until cell phones are legal for telemarketers to call, then you'll hear some real complaining!
Old Telco Guy

Rating: +2

Dusty - 22 Feb 2008

The ones that make me angry are the area codes that are not even listed as being assigned, ie 553. you can call NANPA who is the authority that issues the codes and ask. John Manning is the director at 571-434-5770 or at home 703-629-8851. nanpa.com has a whole list of officials to annoy about these codes. record a mesage on your answering machine starting with "Hello" to trip the machine, then tell them to call you on your "other number". That could be NANPA or your favorite legislators, state or federal. Law enforcement should enjoy a few calls too. Spread the joy!

Rating: -3

ttown - 21 Mar 2008

um...

hate to say this, but its been legal for telemarkets to call cell's for years..

Rating: -1

Fact finder - 5 Jun 2008

The FTC states it is legal for TMs to call cells. It is illegal for TMs to auto-dial cells. http://www.ftc.gov/opa/2005/04/dnc.shtm writes "FCC regulations prohibit telemarketers from using automated dialers to call cell phone numbers. Automated dialers are standard in the industry, so most telemarketers are barred from calling consumers on their cell phones without their consent."

Rating: +1

bob - 22 Mar 2008

That would be a lot of fun. I was also thinking of continuously faxing them a list of my top 10 random opinions, as they seem so interested in what I think.

Rating: 0

schurstar - 27 Jun 2008

Dear Old Telco Guy, I'd help you jam these con's and more. I'm tired of them taking advantage of people. Let's file a civil tort on them and hit them where it hurts, in the pockbook!!!

Rating: 0

Calie - 28 Jul 2008

I love that idea with the boat horn, it's too bad these idiots who call won't listen to reason, so fed up people like us don't have to resort to something like a boat horn....but hey I've tried reasoning with them, I've tried being patient, I've tried ignoring their calls and not answering, but I'm tired of not being able to enjoy my phone calls without them beeping in constantly....I'm gonna use your idea...thanks..:-)

Rating: 0

cfranklin - 18 Oct 2007

I was told by someone who has learned that if you call back the harrassing 800, 866 numbers, it actually costs them money every single phone call they recieve. I was told that someone actually set it up on their computer to redial the unwanted caller's number continuosly, and for each call, that company had a very big bill. I heard it was somewhere around $200,000.00 or more by the time it was over...

Rating: +3

Dusty - 22 Feb 2008

I think a phone answering machine would be good with the proper message on it...Start with "Hello" to trip the machine, and tell them to call you on your other number. Make the number a state or federal legislator's office or better yet, any official who can cause them a problem, like police, FBI, etc. Anybody that knows you will not call you on that number, and simply leave a message. This should spread the joy around and maybe annoy some powerful people who can put a stop to these calls.

Rating: -6

Reverse Harassment? - 5 Jun 2008

And what happens if the telemarketing company turns around and files a harassment lawsuit against YOU?

Rating: +5

VAHuntress - 19 Feb 2008

Most telemarketers won't hang up on you. Just put them on speaker phone; if you have the time; do whatever you were originally doing before they interrupted you. And trust me they won't call back if you get them stirred up enough.

i.e. my daughter who is 6 has plenty of questions for callers that she don't know; especially if they ask for the lady of the house. I just give her the phone; by the time she gets thru with them they will never ever think about calling again. I think they make comments on you phone number and usually don't call again. My favorite line of hers is - I can be the lady of the house especially when I haven't gotten on my mom's nerves. What product do you have you that ladies would be interested in? Barbie stuff? Blue's clue or Yes my parents are available but they wiil allow me to talk to you; their listening. LOL

We rarely get the telemarketers calls now but we all would try to outdo the other and see what they will say in response to some of the things we say. PS We've never did the DO NOT CALL list.

ahhh those were the days....lol now

Rating: 0

Steve - 25 Apr 2008

great idea... most telemarketers get paid the big bucks to sit there at a computer and try their hardest to make a sell. In fact, most are instructed to stay on the line no matter how long until the person at the other end hangs up.

Rating: -9

Bill Gates - 21 May 2008

Actually we DO get paid more than +/_67% of the US population as "professionals" i.e. all stock,real estate, commodities, and any other brokers, but not just limited to that.(not "bird dogs") whom u are used to talking to, i pay them to get beat up on the phones(lol)and they get payed better than +/_33% of the US population, look it up. And if u actually have the guts to talk to guys like us and not be arrogant and trendy then we'll b nice, btw most of us work a job for a living just like u. (Not intended in RE: to poster... but reply to forum) if you only new how much less people were paying for services products and hospitality in comparison to the web or other conduits. Maybe most of these sites would be about the savings not the social segregation of employment and bashing of fellow American workers, instead for people who realize in a changing world where everything is at our fingertips (thanks "ME"...see my name) that the human touch, sight, or even sound of ones voice can be so valuable. Embrace humanity not technology.

Rating: +3

LOL @ your Working Class Hero Bullshit - 29 May 2008

Hahaha, yeah okay, buddy. You type like you just got through huffing paint lacquer or something and here you are going on about your "professionalism." I bet the closest you've ever come to a college is when the campus cops kicked you out of the community college men's room for trying to shower in the sink.

Why do you feel you need to go under an anonymous name, if you have such an honest profession? Or why does your business use an anonymous number, if they are on the up-and-up? What's your street address and real name? Not going to give it up, hmmm...I wonder why.

Give it a break with the "American worker" BS, you are a parasite, plain and simple. It's not a matter of guts when I talk to you like the piece of sh*t you are, it's a matter of principle. Come on, you're so gutsy, what's your name and address? What's your home landline number, huh? Go ahead and post it on the web, gutsy-American-worker guy!

Rating: 0

t - 21 Jun 2008

I didn't go to college, but I believe your spelling of PAYED should be PAID, guess you TM's are just too smart for me........

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Dawn - 24 Jul 2008

If you were the real Bill, you would embrace technology not humanity. Otherwise you would not have just retired one of the richest men in the world. Remember it was technology that earned the big bucks. All your ramblings don't sound very "professional". I think you are one of these SCUMMY telemarketers hiding behind Bill Gates' name.

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Ummi - 2 Aug 2008

Not True! Ive worked for a few companies, given its been a few years, but they only pay you for sales. Even if they pay you hourly, If you don't get enough sales your'e fired. Look in the classifieds. Didn't you ever wonder why telemarketers are always hiring? Most of these people are probably hard up and will work for anyone as long as they can pay their rent. They try so hard because they need employment. If they don't get a yes then, they get fired!

Rating: 0

Huh? - 29 May 2008

Whoa, you put some stranger on the phone with your little daughter and just leave it unattended?! That's weird! What if she gives someone personal info, "Look mister, I know my address, my first and middle name, and my ABC's!" What if he's some predator or something?

Rating: 0

telemarketers nightmare - 3 Jul 2008

when telemarketer calls say(in a really horny voice)"hi (yourname)from kennys whore house." then they reply "would you like to the new ......" then you say(In an angry voice)" yes I'm still avalible " then just say "please hold while I get my boss" then come back after like a minute and say "since your so persistant we can give you a special deal on fridges" and keep waffling on about random stuff leaving them no time to talk. Its really funny-making

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