FabSwingers.com forum: Cold calls, do you?

By *sm OP Couple
over a year ago

Liskeard

A, hang up?

B play along?

C, put the phone next to the radio,cat, baby?

D. Be polite and hope they get the message. .

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By *inaTitzTV/TS
over a year ago

Titz Towers, North Notts

I go off on a comedy tangent. Telling them it is an awkward moment as I'm dismembering a body normally provokes an awkward silence.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The more of their time i can waste and the less of mine the better- even better if its a recorded message that won't sus theres nobody there

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By *oe_Steve_NWestCouple
over a year ago

Bolton

If it's the pc scam when they pretend to be from bt or windows we try to string them along for as long as possible - Steve managed 32 minutes recently - we're TPS so shouldn't get cold calls from legitimate companies so i politely let them know - they're only doing their job after all. Z

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By *hocksandmissusCouple
over a year ago

Chester-ish

I told one last week I was deaf and couldn't hear them they apologised and hung up lol xxx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I err have been known to say hold on a min and put them by a speaker and play music to them for as long as they are prepared to listen.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I ask them for their name, full name, and number and i'll call them back.

Not had one taker yet. Some of the rude fuckers simply hang up which doesnt help their industry at all.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If the landline rings in our house now we all look at each other in shock and disbelief like cavemen when they discovered fire

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By *ratty_DamselWoman
over a year ago

London.

If my boys are around I let them do the talking. If not I politely bugger them off.

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

I did tell one to hold on as I needed to go to the loo. They were gone when I returned.

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By *oe_Steve_NWestCouple
over a year ago

Bolton

Steve got called an f*ing f*er by one scam artist last week! Z

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"If the landline rings in our house now we all look at each other in shock and disbelief like cavemen when they discovered fire

Lolol same here haha

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Steve got called an f*ing f*er by one scam artist last week! Z"

Sorry. If i'd known it was you two i'd have been more polite

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By *U1966Man
over a year ago

Devon

Ask them why they can't get a real job

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By *radleyandRavenCouple
over a year ago

Herts

I just hang up. I have worked in cold call sales when times were really desperate work-wise and it's soul-destroying enough without some of the rude responses you get.

(Yeah, I know, heart bleeds, blah blah, I just don't pass my experiences onto them).

- Amy. x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

As soon as I realise it's a sales call I just hang up!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Steve got called an f*ing f*er by one scam artist last week! Z"

Rob told one to piss off once,they phoned back and told said "you can't say that"

He replied "ok...fuck off instead then"

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By *ookworm258Man
over a year ago

Wythenshawe

Depends on my mood, good i will politely tell them i'm not interested. Bad mood means they get the attitude varying from im busy to asking for a full name and contact number and then telling them this is so i can pass this on to thr court as they are violating the 1986 telephone act (made up) which makes it illegal to cold call peolle. It works a treat

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Err just a pointer if you say "Oi mate how big is your penis?" they do actually hang up. I can only assume call centre people have small penises.

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By *oe_Steve_NWestCouple
over a year ago

Bolton

"Steve got called an f*ing f*er by one scam artist last week! Z

Sorry. If i'd known it was you two i'd have been more polite

lol - fair enough! Z

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By *inaTitzTV/TS
over a year ago

Titz Towers, North Notts

There was an article in the news last year about a chap who actually invoiced a company for his time wasted in answering their calls. He took them to court and won damages.

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By *issHottieBottieWoman
over a year ago

Kent

I only have the landline for the internet so I just switch the ringer off, anyone else calls or texts my mobile x

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By *oe_Steve_NWestCouple
over a year ago

Bolton

"Steve got called an f*ing f*er by one scam artist last week! Z

Rob told one to piss off once,they phoned back and told said "you can't say that"

He replied "ok...fuck off instead then""

a few years ago i kept getting calls from a debt collecting agency for a bill that i'd paid in full and on time - did we have a lload of fun with them! mis the calls actually! Z

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I tell them 8 going to get a pen and paper and then just leave 5 he phone sat there.

They get bored eventually.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I don't answer the phone unless it's someone I know. If it's something important they will leave a message.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It's even worse when you are in the shower nearly break your neck trying to get down the stairs to answer the phone..... then it's a bloomin computer

Never understand how they get the land line number when it's never given out and we are ex directory

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

As somebody who has worked doing this I can also say it's soul destroying when people are so rude. There's no need for the level of abuse you get. Some people think they can say what they like to sales agents. It's our job to try and sell, most of us do it well. But when you get idiots who think they are above you and say get a real job. Folk like me listen to abuse like that all day every day to get a wage and put clothes on our kids back. So as I'm not an agent anymore , I would like to say a massive fuck you to all the rude nasty folk!

Thank you

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If busy hang up, else put them on hold or keep them talking.

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By *oe_Steve_NWestCouple
over a year ago

Bolton

"As somebody who has worked doing this I can also say it's soul destroying when people are so rude. There's no need for the level of abuse you get. Some people think they can say what they like to sales agents. It's our job to try and sell, most of us do it well. But when you get idiots who think they are above you and say get a real job. Folk like me listen to abuse like that all day every day to get a wage and put clothes on our kids back. So as I'm not an agent anymore , I would like to say a massive fuck you to all the rude nasty folk!

Thank you

Totally agree with you - we only take the piss out of the scam calls - people doing their jobs need to be treated with respect - it's a very hard job - Z

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I would like to say a massive fuck you to all the rude nasty folk!

Thank you

You ate welcome

bottom line is cold callers to my tps number get short shrift unless I am in a playful mood when they get silly answers

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By *hyllyphyllyMan
over a year ago

Bradford

This is how it goes for me...

RING RING

Can I speak to Mr XXXXXX?

You fucker, it was his funeral today.... then go into a rant

They have no idea what to say

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"Ask them why they can't get a real job "

That's a little rude. It is as real a job as someone selling you something in a shop.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I agree with everything they say go as far as possible then when they ask for bank details I say oh I didn't realise I needed a bank account I was declared bankrupt 18 months ago

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By *bi HaiveMan
Forum Mod
over a year ago

Cheeseville, Somerset

I told one I was just turning the oven off once.

Left them on hold on mute and went to the pub.

No idea how long they waited but as it was their bill - who gives a shit!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Ask them why they can't get a real job

That's a little rude. It is as real a job as someone selling you something in a shop.

Some people relish being rude and like to brag about it though the reality is more likely they say one think to try and look good as they see it but in reality don't do it. Its odd as I am unimpressed by it and would assume most people wouldn't think its clever as they wouldn't like people to be as disrespectful to them in their job.

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By *yrdwomanWoman
over a year ago

Putting the 'cum' in Eboracum

I have caller display. If its not my family ringing I don't pick up.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

We now have one of those contraptions for blocking nuisance callers

I am so fucking happy with it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

We take turns handing the phone to each person in the room n see who can spin them the funniest bullshit questions without laughing whoever makes the caller hang up wins

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By *qua vitaeWoman
over a year ago

Shropshire/Midlands

Thank you

I agree with you. No one should be rude or abusive to anyone. I just hang up or say no thank you or don't any answer if I don't recognise the number, 0845, out of area, etc. If it's important or someone who is genuinely needing to get in contact, they'll leave a message or try again.

People who get are cold called feel it's an intrusion into their lives in which they never invited. I understand they're trying to do their job, but they should respect the person and accept the first no.

At least you only got abuse over the phone. Try working in retail and you get in person.

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By *B9 QueenWoman
over a year ago

Over the rainbow, under the bridge

"I did tell one to hold on as I needed to go to the loo. They were gone when I returned.

I put them on hold too and completely forget about them.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I just give them the silent treatment to see how long they'll stay on the line for! Lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If I have spree time I love to string along until they hang up....have managed over 20 mins before now. Means they are not annoying someone else for a while.

If no time I pretend to be someone else and say that I can't come to the phone because I have a lady friend bent over the table with my cock buried balls deep.....click...buzz!

Sometimes they ask to speak to my ex. I just say she can't speak at the moment (even better if they ask why) ..... Because she has my cock in her mouth.....click....buzz!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"It's even worse when you are in the shower nearly break your neck trying to get down the stairs to answer the phone..... then it's a bloomin computer

Never understand how they get the land line number when it's never given out and we are ex directory

Other companies will sell your number on if you have previously given it out. rac etc. this happened to my mum. She has a phone from BT that rings in her hallway only if it is cold callers, if it is people in her address book and the phone picks up on this it rings in her lounge. compared to the amount she used to get, only the odd one slips through once in a blue moon

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By *o new WinksMan
over a year ago

BSE

Mate of mine loves the window company calls.

Tells em be is looking at getting a conservatory. 15 mins later and they are asking his address he starts with 'Flat 42 a......'

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By *alandNitaCouple
over a year ago

Scunthorpe

Being an IT Professional, I love the isp/Microsoft scams. I can keep them talking for ages.... Most of the fuck-witts know nothing about networks or computers .. The last one Who said they were from our isp, I had them trying to guess which company they're supposed to be working for. There aren't many but he still had 5 guesses.

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By *ce WingerMan
over a year ago

P.O. Box DE1 0NQ

If it's a woman, I chat them up

If it's a bloke, I ask them what football team they support

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It depends on my mood

Most time I just hang up

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Thank you

all people have to do is say No Thanks or I'm not interested and end the call. Can never understand how people get some sort of kick by being rude to others who are only doing their job

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By *radleyandRavenCouple
over a year ago

Herts

Thank you

all people have to do is say No Thanks or I'm not interested and end the call. Can never understand how people get some sort of kick by being rude to others who are only doing their job

This. One "No" and hang up. I know they HAVE to do objection-handling and I remember getting so much shit from my manager when I respected the customer's wishes and gave up on the first no. I do understand why people would be angry or upset as it is an intrusion. Unfortunately the companies and managers are usually hard-sales and you're stuck between a rock and a hard place.

I hated sales and can honestly say I would sooner starve than go back. The stress wasn't worth it and I massively blame the role I did for my brief slide into depression.

The best thing people can do is hang up.

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

Do what sean locke does for wrong numbers.......

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ycizc_tOXo

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By *ce WingerMan
over a year ago

P.O. Box DE1 0NQ

"Do what sean locke does for wrong numbers.......

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ycizc_tOXo"

Seen that before Gwanny, it's brill

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"If the landline rings in our house now we all look at each other in shock and disbelief like cavemen when they discovered fire

this is us - usually the ex ringing the kids who keep telling him to ring the mobiles so we ignore it - if its important they can leave a message

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By *ee VianteWoman
over a year ago

Somewhere in North Norfolk

I ask for their company details and then point out that as I am on the TPS they shouldn't be calling me. Then I ask to be removed from their list and tell them that if I get any more cold calls from them, I'll make a formal complaint.

That's if they're UK companies, of course. Otherwise I just hang up.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I spent 45 minutes trying to get a company to remove my number from their system as the person they wanted didn't live there! They kept asking for the phone number I just repeatedly asked which number did they just dial? They got fed up in the end and miraculously did it without me having to give the number in the first place!

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By *octor DeleriumMan
over a year ago

Wellingborough

C, put the phone next to the radio.

That will be a C, and the number will be added to my 'do not answer list' for the future.

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By *ee VianteWoman
over a year ago

Somewhere in North Norfolk

"I spent 45 minutes trying to get a company to remove my number from their system as the person they wanted didn't live there! They kept asking for the phone number I just repeatedly asked which number did they just dial? They got fed up in the end and miraculously did it without me having to give the number in the first place!

They might not have known the number. Some companies have dialling systems that call the numbers and then connect the call centre staff.

It's the reason for a lot of those dead calls. The system calls you, you answer but there are no staff free to pass it to so the system drops the call.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Im polite bit like fab 'no thanks' and put phone down

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

depends on my mood

ill usually play along or if im really in a michevious mood i will say hang on fakr orgasm and come back on the phone all husky and they usually go quiet and hang up!

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By *renchbambi xWoman
over a year ago

Need to know basis

"A, hang up?

B play along?

C, put the phone next to the radio,cat, baby?

D. Be polite and hope they get the message. . "

Easy to spot these calls...my answer is...'This is the morgue, how can I help you?'

the next sound I hear is 'click'

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"If the landline rings in our house now we all look at each other in shock and disbelief like cavemen when they discovered fire

Same here!

We don't answer our landline as if it rings its a coldcall

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By *iss69Man
over a year ago

Knutsford

Depends on my mood or if am in the middle of something, usually a thanx but no thanx but have been known to string them along for 5-10 mins or so

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

We get calls for the previous occupants, we kept our number when we moved..so he seems to have followed, us from there

The mr do daa they ask for, left this world several years ago! I just tell them sorry hes dead.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I try to sell them drugs, when they refuse I usually say "Moral of the story it nobody wants to by each others shit" and then hang up lol"

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Depends on my mood! I usually just hang up, or I might say sorry I don't speak English then hang up but if I'm in a funny mood I let them waffle til they want my bank details and tell them that I have no bank account.

No offence to the people who are "trying to do their job" but if I wanted to purchase your product then don't call me I will call you!!!

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By *ee VianteWoman
over a year ago

Somewhere in North Norfolk

"We get calls for the previous occupants, we kept our number when we moved..so he seems to have followed, us from there

The mr do daa they ask for, left this world several years ago! I just tell them sorry hes dead.

Tell them they have the wrong number and give them a number for a medium.

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By *iewMan
Forum Mod
over a year ago

Angus & Findhorn

I am polite and say no thank you. I see no need to be anything but.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"We get calls for the previous occupants, we kept our number when we moved..so he seems to have followed, us from there

The mr do daa they ask for, left this world several years ago! I just tell them sorry hes dead.

Tell them they have the wrong number and give them a number for a medium.

Ha VV made me smile! Wicked thought.

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By *uby0000Woman
over a year ago

hertfordshire

just tell em they have wrong number

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I had a call saying i had won free windows and doors, so i said "great, can you just drop them off as they would come in handy" they hung up.

Another time i told the lassie i lived in a cardboard box and thus didnt have any windows, she just laughed and said fair enough then we had a wee chat and said our goodbyes.

Most of the time i hang up though.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I do this: http://youtube.com/calls4u2

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By *ust RachelTV/TS
over a year ago

Horsham

I am waiting for the consetvatory sales call, I want to all through the sales pitch to tell him I live on the second floor o a block of flats. is that cruel.

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By *risky_MareWoman
over a year ago

...Up on the Downs

"I tell them 8 going to get a pen and paper and then just leave 5 he phone sat there.

They get bored eventually."

Very good, never thought of that!! I say no thanks and hang up normally.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Accident helpline got me on a really bad day last weekend. "Jack" got told to fuck off very loudly. Not proud of myself,the man was only doing his job,but I'd been driving for hours on very little sleep and was trying to nap

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By *nigmatic1Woman
over a year ago

A seaside town near you!

"If the landline rings in our house now we all look at each other in shock and disbelief like cavemen when they discovered fire

This lol

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

You can usually tell when its such a call. I stay silent, if I answer, until they speak - in case its an important call. Definitely recommend TPS for your landline and mobile numbers and privacy services which cuts your call level to almost nothing. Never put your private info onto databases and forums, as the info gets harvested and role on.

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By *unsurreycouple1Couple
over a year ago

Surrey

"If the landline rings in our house now we all look at each other in shock and disbelief like cavemen when they discovered fire

Lol us too

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