Top Ten Responses For Telemarketing Calls

AKA2D '91 · #1 06-21-2002, 11:52 AM

(some of them are

and some are funny)

10. When they ask "How are you today?" Really tell them! Example: "I'm so glad you asked because no one these days seems to care, and I have all these problems; my arthritis is acting up, my eyelashes are sore, my dog just died..."

9. If they say they're John Doe from XYZ Company, ask them to spell their name. Then ask them to spell the company name. Then ask them where it is located. Continue asking them personal questions or questions about their company for as long as necessary. If they ask why, tell them your attorney said to make sure you got all that information for the law suit.

8. Again, if they give their name, cry out in surprise, "Judy! Is that you? Oh my Gosh! Judy, how have you been?" Hopefully, this will give Judy a few brief moments of pause as she tries to figure out where she could know you from.

7. If MCI calls trying to get you to sign up for the Family and Friends Plan, reply, in as SINISTER a voice as you can, "I don't have any friends... Would you be my friend?"

6. If they want to loan you money, tell them you just filed for bankruptcy and you could sure use some money.

5. Tell the telemarketer you are on "home incarceration" and ask if they could bring you a case of beer and some chips.

4. After the telemarketer gives their spiel, ask him/her to marry you. When they get all flustered, tell them that you could not possibly just give your credit card number to a complete stranger.

3. Tell the telemarketer you are busy at the moment and ask them if they will give you their HOME phone number so you can call them back. When the telemarketer explains that they cannot give out their HOME number, you say "I guess you don't want anyone bothering you at home, right?" The telemarketer will agree and you say, "Now you know how I feel!" Say good bye - and hang up.

2. Insist that the caller is really your buddy Leon, playing a joke. "Come on Leon, cut it out! Seriously, Leon, how's your mom?"

And first and foremost:

1. Tell them to talk VERY, VERY SLOWLY, because you want to write EVERY WORD down so you can remember what they said.

UDZETA · #2 06-21-2002, 12:02 PM

OMG those are too funny! I am going to use some of them!!! Here is one,
ask them what they are wearing that should creep them out enough to leave you alone. Oh better yet tell them they have a sexy voice!

JJSP01 · #3 06-21-2002, 01:48 PM

That list was too funny!

I eliminated telemarketer calls by getting Caller Intercept with my local phone company. Anyone who's phone number does not show up on my caller id cannot get thru to me. It's wonderful! My friends that live far away (and whose number would not normally show up) can punch in my code to let the call ring thru. I recommend that service to anyone who hates getting telemarketing calls.

Peace!

#4 06-21-2002, 02:19 PM

I worked in telemarketing for the longest 5 months of my life (Would you like to buy a Kirby vaccuum cleaner?) and can vouch for that you will really piss a telemarketer off by doing any one of those things

I've heard them all. Seriously, the talking really slow is the worst thing you can do to a telemarketer - so... take note

prayerfull · #5 06-21-2002, 02:28 PM

My # 1 response.....

CLICK!

AKA2D '91 · #6 06-21-2002, 02:55 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by JJSP01
That list was too funny!

I eliminated telemarketer calls by getting Caller Intercept with my local phone company. Anyone who's phone number does not show up on my caller id cannot get thru to me. It's wonderful! My friends that live far away (and whose number would not normally show up) can punch in my code to let the call ring thru. I recommend that service to anyone who hates getting telemarketing calls.

Peace!

lol. Thank God for technology! With our feature, they can get through, BUT they have to either 1) say their name/company 2) press a number and allow the name/number to be shown.

I LOVE IT! It's worth the extra $$$ monthly.

ladygreek · #7 06-21-2002, 03:54 PM

I have call screening on my phone, too. But I may have to take it off just to get a chance you use the lines from this list. Thanks for brightening up my day!

Jody · #8 06-21-2002, 10:31 PM

I can't breathe I'm laughing so hard, that list is hilarious!

exquizit · #9 06-22-2002, 12:02 AM

I laughed so hard at some of those!!! My fav is to let them go on with their whole sales pitch then when they ask "Do you have any questions?" I say "Yeah, What color draws are ya wearin?"

ClassyLady · #10 06-22-2002, 11:31 AM

I telemarketed for four months. It was horrible. They actually wanted us to sell accident death and dismemberment insurance. Who in their right mind would buy that over the phone?

Anyway, I don't even give them any tired excuses. My mother is famous for telling people that she's out of work. If you give an excuse, they'll just say you weren't home and put you in for a call back in a few days. I tell telemarketers straight up "I don't want it and take me off of your list." By law, they have to and they also have to give a toll free number where you can call if you have any questions.

aprilzeta · #11 06-24-2002, 12:41 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by AKA2D '91
(some of them are and some are funny)

10. When they ask "How are you today?" Really tell them! Example: "I'm so glad you asked because no one these days seems to care, and I have all these problems; my arthritis is acting up, my eyelashes are sore, my dog just died..."

9. If they say they're John Doe from XYZ Company, ask them to spell their name. Then ask them to spell the company name. Then ask them where it is located. Continue asking them personal questions or questions about their company for as long as necessary. If they ask why, tell them your attorney said to make sure you got all that information for the law suit.

8. Again, if they give their name, cry out in surprise, "Judy! Is that you? Oh my Gosh! Judy, how have you been?" Hopefully, this will give Judy a few brief moments of pause as she tries to figure out where she could know you from.

7. If MCI calls trying to get you to sign up for the Family and Friends Plan, reply, in as SINISTER a voice as you can, "I don't have any friends... Would you be my friend?"

6. If they want to loan you money, tell them you just filed for bankruptcy and you could sure use some money.

5. Tell the telemarketer you are on "home incarceration" and ask if they could bring you a case of beer and some chips.

4. After the telemarketer gives their spiel, ask him/her to marry you. When they get all flustered, tell them that you could not possibly just give your credit card number to a complete stranger.

3. Tell the telemarketer you are busy at the moment and ask them if they will give you their HOME phone number so you can call them back. When the telemarketer explains that they cannot give out their HOME number, you say "I guess you don't want anyone bothering you at home, right?" The telemarketer will agree and you say, "Now you know how I feel!" Say good bye - and hang up.

2. Insist that the caller is really your buddy Leon, playing a joke. "Come on Leon, cut it out! Seriously, Leon, how's your mom?"

And first and foremost:

1. Tell them to talk VERY, VERY SLOWLY, because you want to write EVERY WORD down so you can remember what they said.

I am cthu! I just love these.

cleopatrajones · #12 06-24-2002, 10:30 AM

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8. Again, if they give their name, cry out in surprise, "Judy! Is that you? Oh my Gosh! Judy, how have you been?" Hopefully, this will give Judy a few brief moments of pause as she tries to figure out where she could know you from.

4. After the telemarketer gives their spiel, ask him/her to marry you. When they get all flustered, tell them that you could not possibly just give your credit card number to a complete stranger.

2. Insist that the caller is really your buddy Leon, playing a joke. "Come on Leon, cut it out! Seriously, Leon, how's your mom?"

And first and foremost:

1. Tell them to talk VERY, VERY SLOWLY, because you want to write EVERY WORD down so you can remember what they said.

This is not even right! I was a telemarketer for like a month (I hated it with a passion!) and it was just so horrible when people hung up on you and played games and stuff. People were just so rude. I'm just trying to stick up for all the telemarketers out there

But seriously as a receiver of those calls, I'll definately have to try some of these b/c they are really too funny, especially my favorites in the quote!

FeeFee · #13 06-24-2002, 11:50 AM

When a telemarketer asks me if the person in charge of making the household decisions is home, I just tell them "No". That pretty much shuts down their phone call

shani · #14 06-28-2002, 04:09 AM

Speaking as a curent telemarketer I really don't think that you should play games with them because were trying to make money just like you. But if you REALLY want to stop the calls POLITELY ask the person to put you on the DO NOT CALL LIST and to send you the information in writting that your name and number has been taken off the system. I stress politely because the person can keep you on the lisit and you would keep getting calls.

strawberry_02 · #15 06-28-2002, 10:46 AM

Okay these were too funny!!I think I will have to use them.I am at my desk laughing away!!I hate telemarketers callign everday. You tell them no,but they still call.

My friend had a telemarketer to call for her Dad and tell her Mom she was his girl friend.They really wanted to sell some magazines!!