What do you say when telemarketing calls?

What do you say when telemarketing calls?

Answer the phone. As soon as you realize it is a Telemarketer, set the receiver down, scream, “Oh my God!” and then hang up. 12. Tell the Telemarketer you are busy at the moment and ask him/her if he/she will give you his/her home phone number so you can call him/her back.

How do you annoy spam calls?

The national Do Not Call list protects landline and wireless phone numbers. You can register your numbers on the national Do Not Call list at no cost by calling 1-888-382-1222 (voice) or 1-866-290-4236 (TTY). You must call from the phone number you wish to register.

Can I threaten telemarketers?

Threatening to kill a telemarketer, as much as they deserve it, can be construed as transmitting a threat of violence over state lines, which means the FBI could be called in, and you would be thrown in not just any prison, but a Federal PMITA prison.

Why is telemarketing annoying?

There are plenty of reasons why telemarketers end up annoying the people they call. It could be: They’re working with a bad script. They’re trying to hit a volume-based target, so they are mechanical and uninterested, just trying to move on to the next call.

Is telemarketing illegal?

Telemarketing is not necessarily illegal, and consumers often agree to such calls unknowingly, but telemarketers are bound to laws that place certain limits on how they conduct their business. For more consumer-based topics, see FindLaw’s main Consumer Protection page.

Can a telemarketer sue me?

You can actually sue telemarketers if it’s proven they are breaking the law by constantly calling. But if the calls don’t stop coming in, legal experts say you have the power to take action — and you could make some money in the process if telemarketers don’t stop calling you.

Is it illegal to swear at a telemarketer?

There is no law against talking dirty to or a cussing at a telemarketer who calls you. And obviously, there is no law against wasting someone’s time on the phone, unless it is a government official or emergency worker.

What are some good telemarketer jokes?

Telemarketer Jokes 1 Ways To Get Rid Of Telemarketers. 2 I used to be a telemarketer. 3 Telemarketers don’t have managers. 4 A joke on telemarketers from Seinfeld. 5 Telemarketer. 6 Jesus might be a telemarketer. 7 The Telemarketer. 8 My friend is a telemarketer.

Does the telemarketer always have time to call you?

The telemarketer always has time to call you. I phone up one of my usual numbers and a little boy answers the phone. “Are you parents home, young man?” I ask. I hear him drop the phone and burst into tears. I wait a few seconds until someone pick up the phone.

What does a telemarketer call a house and a little boy?

A telemarketer calls a house, and a little boy answers the phone. “Hello, little boy, is your father home?” “Well, is your mother home?” “Well, is there anyone else here I can speak to about an incredible opportunity?” “Um, my sister’s here.”

How many telemarketers does it take to change a light bulb?

The telemarketers keep blowing up their phones at meetings. How many telemarketers does it take to change a light bulb? Only one. But he has to do it while you’re eating dinner.