Re: FN-FORUM: Sick of Companies phoning up praying on your business status

date posted 20th November 2007 18:53

Martin Wheatley wrote:
> [snip]
> So when they call,
>
> "This call will be recorded, how may I help you"
> they try say who they are, as soon as you know it's a spam call...
> "Please wait you are in a queue, your call is important to us"
> wait a few mins
> "Thank you for calling, please tell me the item you wish to order"
>
> or something similar ;)
>
> Martin
>

I always enjoy doing the reverse sales pitch thing - once you know it's
some kind of spammy sales call, you just take the initiative and start
asking them if they need a website. Or double-glazing. Or a new kitchen.
Whatever takes my fancy at the moment. I've even tried introducing a
couple of them to God.

The best answer I've had is
"But... But.... Mr Townsend, *I* called *you*."
"Oh, sorry. Force of habit. No thanks. Bye."
[click]

Fun and games for all the family.

The other option is to say something along the lines of
"Oh, I see. Now, can I speak to your supervisor please?"
"Um. Why?"
"Well you see, you've just cold-called a number that's listed with the
Telephone Preference Service. As such, you've just landed your company
with a fine of up to £10,000. Now, if I can speak to your supervisor, I
can find out where to get them to send the court papers. Oh, and could
you tell me which company sold you my details? I'll be dealing with them
through Data Protection".

You've never heard a phone get hung up so fast, believe me...