Telemarketer prank
 

Funny!

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That is just classic!

A couple of weeks ago I was getting really annoyed with all the election crap that people were calling about so I decided to just start telling them that I couldn't vote anymore because I was a convicted felon. They stopped soon after that.

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[QUOTE=ArtMonkDrillz;257078]That is just classic!

A couple of weeks ago I was getting really annoyed with all the election crap that people were calling about so I decided to just start telling them that I couldn't vote anymore because I was a convicted felon. They stopped soon after that.[/QUOTE]

This past election was hotly contested in Maryland and we got calls by the bucketful - I finally told the callers that a) I was sick of the telephone polling b) I would vote for their party UNLESS c) if they or representatives from their party called again I would vote for the other guys.

It was hilarious - 24 hours after informing them of the above, the calls stopped. Somebody must've sent a memo.

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hahaha, that's golden. The next time a telemarketer calls my house i'm gonna think up something like that.

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There is a live recording of this somewhere. It's great.

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[quote=JoeRedskin;257086]There is a live recording of this somewhere. It's great.[/quote]


Are you talking about the link? This link is a live recording, too. Are your speakers turned on?

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Well, there you go! The magic of speakers!!

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That is absolutely classic! I always mess with telemarketers, but not to that extent.

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[quote=ArtMonkDrillz;257078]That is just classic!

A couple of weeks ago I was getting really annoyed with all the election crap that people were calling about so I decided to just start telling them that I couldn't vote anymore because I was a convicted felon. They stopped soon after that.[/quote]


Keep asking them to tell you more... keep them on speakerphone and conduct your business as usual... let em keep talking... see how long you can keep them on the phone with you...

THEN Tell them you're a convicted felon...

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[quote=ArtMonkDrillz;257078]That is just classic!

A couple of weeks ago I was getting really annoyed with all the election crap that people were calling about so I decided to just start telling them that I couldn't vote anymore because I was a convicted felon. They stopped soon after that.[/quote]

Ha, they'd offer to send a bus out to get you on election day if you lived in Philly. They strive for getting OVER 100% turnout for their elections...even if it means having the dead and animated characters of the city vote, a few times each.

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Hysetrical

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When my folks had a 2nd line (for dial up), telemarketers would call (listed number that we gave to no one). My sister answered once, listened for a few seconds, and then said he's dead and hung up. Needless to say, the telemarketer actually called back, so I answered, and she tried to scold me about lying, and i told her to stick it and get a real job. All the while, my parents are cracking up.

Damn telemarketers. Thank you donotcall.gov.

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lol classic, really he did well not to bust out laughing and remember the routine

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I used to have a lot of problems with telemarketers, around 20 calls a day (seriously) so I got an unlisted / private number and I never ever ever give it out. I mean to only family and friends...no other place. I have not given it to medical facilities, rental places, no where, and I get 0 telemarketing calls.

I do however get door to door marketing...and holy crap that annoys the dickens out of me. A lot are Democrats trying to get me to vote for them, oddly enough I have not seen any republicans doing this. I also get a lot of foriegn speaking people selling pure crap. So I don't even answer the door anymore.

In terms of telemarketing, I always liked the Jerry Sienfeld approach. Ask them for their home number and you'll call them at their home.

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[QUOTE=724Skinsfan;257073]Funny!

[url=http://howtoprankatelemarketer.ytmnd.com/]How to prank a Telemarketer[/url][/QUOTE]

That is a freakin riot. Is there any way to get an actual written copy of that? I'd love to go to my in-laws with that and pull that stunt with a telemarketer.

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Not sure where to get a written copy of it unless it's on Tom Mabe's (the comedian) CD.

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when i saw like 14 to 16 i would always say "my mommy told me not to talk to strangers" and slam the door in the door to door sales-man's face.

good times, goooood times

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[quote=dall-assblows;259439]when i [B]saw [/B]like 14 to 16 i would always say "my mommy told me not to talk to strangers" and slam the door in the door to door sales-man's face.

good times, goooood times[/quote]

Wow, you actually wrote the word the "was" backwards.

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That's hilarious - I've heard that before, but it doesn't get old!

[quote=jsarno;259316]That is a freakin riot. Is there any way to get an actual written copy of that? I'd love to go to my in-laws with that and pull that stunt with a telemarketer.[/quote]

You could do screen prints of the website...

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How about when they call on Sundy during the game. This happened to me this past weekend and the woman who called got told about herself. She was called every name in the book. I was amazed that she didn't hang up but stayed on the ine and listened to my whole rant.

Right after the 2nd Campbell INT phone rings. Thinking it was a buddy calling to ride my ass a little bit, I answered the phone without looking at the caller ID.


Me: "What?!!!!"
Lady: "May I speak to Mr.(totally mispronounced my last name)?"
Me: "Who the #@%$ is this?"
Lady: This is soandso calling from Whereever. I am calling to let you know about some bullshit charity that really serves no purpose. Can we have some of your money? (this is basically what i heard, its not word for word but you get the picture).
Me: Do you know what day it is?
Lady: Well, its Sunday sir!
Me: And do you know what happens on Sunday?
Lady: You go to church?
Me: Who the $#@$ goes to church at 2pm?
Lady: I'm sorry sir....
Me: I know you are sorry, thats why you work where you do. The fucking Redskins are playing right now and you are calling me to try and scam me out of my hard earned money you Efin piece of shit. You people sicken me. Why dont you get a effin job and stop bothering me and everybody else.
Lady: We are a legitimate charity sir!
Me: You are legitamately pissing me off you stupid @@3$$%%%$#@....


And you get the picture. Itb was quite a rant and I kinda felt sorry for her after I hung up, but I hate when they bother me during the game.

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So how much did you give them?

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The thing that gets me is I am on the do not call list as well. I always get calls from charities and from companies that come up as "unknown caller".

How do they get around that list? Is there a way to report these places to make sure they dont call me? I am so fed up with these people. I work second shift so after my kid gets on the bus, I try to get a another hour of sleep before I have to start getting ready for work and atleast 2 days a week they call and wake me up with some stupid shit.

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I love when they mess up my last name, Cannon. It's a fairly well known noun that most people have probably heard before, but for some reason it gets messed up a lot. "Hi, may I please speak to Mr. Can-non/Camen/Conner/etc?"

Idiots.

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[QUOTE=gibbsisgod;259625]The thing that gets me is I am on the do not call list as well. I always get calls from charities and from companies that come up as "unknown caller".

How do they get around that list? Is there a way to report these places to make sure they dont call me? I am so fed up with these people. I work second shift so after my kid gets on the bus, I try to get a another hour of sleep before I have to start getting ready for work and atleast 2 days a week they call and wake me up with some stupid shit.[/QUOTE]
From donotcall.gov:

[COLOR="blue"][I]29. If I register my number on the National Do Not Call Registry, will it stop all telemarketing calls?[/I][/COLOR]

No. Placing your number on the National Do Not Call Registry will stop most telemarketing calls, but not all. Because of limitations in the jurisdiction of the FTC and FCC, calls from or on behalf of political organizations, charities, and telephone surveyors would still be permitted, as would calls from companies with which you have an existing business relationship, or those to whom you’ve provided express agreement in writing to receive their calls.

The ones that piss me off are the exisiting relationship ones. I get calls from my credit card companies all the time...

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[quote=ArtMonkDrillz;259645]I love when they mess up my last name, Cannon. It's a fairly well known noun that most people have probably heard before, but for some reason it gets messed up a lot. "Hi, may I please speak to Mr. Can-non/Camen/Conner/etc?"

Idiots.[/quote]

If I get a Unknown Name/Unknown Number on my CLID, I answer the call. If there is a noticeable delay after when I say "Hello" I immediately hang-up.

I'm signed up on the donotcall and that has helped a lot but a few sneak in on me.

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[quote=BDBohnzie;259671]

The ones that piss me off are the exisiting relationship ones. I get calls from my credit card companies all the time...[/quote] I get calls from direct tv wanting me to subscribe to a movie package or move up to the next programming tier. That really pisses me off. I know what you offer. I see commercials for the shit all the time. I love directtv but I cant stand the way they call and try to sell you shit. I know what you have, if I wanted it I would call you.

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[QUOTE=gibbsisgod;259693]I get calls from direct tv wanting me to subscribe to a movie package or move up to the next programming tier. That really pisses me off. I know what you offer. I see commercials for the shit all the time. I love directtv but I cant stand the way they call and try to sell you shit. I know what you have, if I wanted it I would call you.[/QUOTE]
We had a guy come to the door saying he was was from either Verizon or Comcast (my Mom couldn't tell which because the dogs were barking like the retards that they are) with a work order for an upgrade or some crap. He needed her to sign off before he did anything, but she was smart about it and told the guy to mail us some info before she would sign off on whatever he wanted to do. She obviously refused to sign the papers or let the guy come in because it was really shady.

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[quote=724Skinsfan;259679]If I get a Unknown Name/Unknown Number on my CLID, I answer the call. If there is a noticeable delay after when I say "Hello" I immediately hang-up.

I'm signed up on the donotcall and that has helped a lot but a few sneak in on me.[/quote]

It's better to wait till they say hello, and then immediately cut them off and say "I'm not interested, remove me from your list." By law, they are required to remove you.

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My favorite are the ones where you say hello...and wait for them to respond, only to have their line move to another call and hang up on you.

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I also hate the automated robocallers - where you get a recording calling you. Seriously, if you are going to interrupt me at home, at least do it with a real person.

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Did anyone ever hear about that lawyer who sued the telemarketer who called him at 6am? I think the premise was that the call was too early, but I remember it also having something to do with the fact that the call was from a robot. Basically, we can't have robots calling anyone, at any time -- it'd be just like spam, but on your phone.

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So I should stop waiting for that chick from Small Wonder to call me up for a date?

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Work it Vicki, work it!

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And you know else won't be calling...

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[QUOTE=gibbsisgod;259548]

Me: "What?!!!!"
Lady: "May I speak to Mr.(totally mispronounced my last name)?"
Me: "Who the #@%$ is this?"
Lady: This is soandso calling from Whereever. I am calling to let you know about some bullshit charity that really serves no purpose. Can we have some of your money? (this is basically what i heard, its not word for word but you get the picture).
Me: Do you know what day it is?
Lady: Well, its Sunday sir!
Me: And do you know what happens on Sunday?
Lady: You go to church?
Me: Who the $#@$ goes to church at 2pm?
Lady: I'm sorry sir....
Me: I know you are sorry, thats why you work where you do. The fucking Redskins are playing right now and you are calling me to try and scam me out of my hard earned money you Efin piece of shit. You people sicken me. Why dont you get a effin job and stop bothering me and everybody else.
Lady: We are a legitimate charity sir!
Me: You are legitamately pissing me off you stupid @@3$$%%%$#@....


And you get the picture. Itb was quite a rant and I kinda felt sorry for her after I hung up, but I hate when they bother me during the game.[/QUOTE]

That poor girl probably has 4 mouths to feed, a surgery to pay for, and she's likely a nun...good job! :D

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[QUOTE=GhettoDogAllStars;259766]Did anyone ever hear about that lawyer who sued the telemarketer who called him at 6am? I think the premise was that the call was too early, but I remember it also having something to do with the fact that the call was from a robot. Basically, we can't have robots calling anyone, at any time -- it'd be just like spam, but on your phone.[/QUOTE]

Good for him!

I think you can't call before 8am, and after 9pm.

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[quote=jsarno;259953]Good for him!

I think you can't call before 8am, and after 9pm.[/quote]

In my house, it's no calls after 8p. Once the kid is down, I don't want anyone F'ing that up.

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[QUOTE=onlydarksets;259956]In my house, it's no calls after 8p. Once the kid is down, I don't want anyone F'ing that up.[/QUOTE]

In my house, it's NO telemarketing at all. I have never, nor will ever buy anything over the phone.
However, I was stating what I think was the law.

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Ah, gotcha. We don't do ANY telemarketing, but I hate ALL calls after 8p to the house phone. That's what the cell phone is for.

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[QUOTE=onlydarksets;259963]Ah, gotcha. We don't do ANY telemarketing, but I hate ALL calls after 8p to the house phone. That's what the cell phone is for.[/QUOTE]


I hear yeah bud.

I've gone so far as to never answer my door unless they call first on my cell. Sad what this world has made me do. hahaha