FabSwingers.com forum: Cold callers

By *yrdwoman OP Woman
over a year ago

Putting the 'cum' in Eboracum

Are getting worse!

I had a call today from some chirpy bint saying she'd heard I'd been in a car accident and was I ok? Did I know I could claim? I said I knew nothing about that, so she went on to say that my car had been in an accident without my knowledge and I should claim.

Problem is, I don't have a car...

I guess people fall for this tripe but honestly!

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

We had one the other day saying my laptop had a virus in it and I needed to pay then download some software. Found it quite funny seems as it hasn't been used in about 6 months. It's in my room gathering dust

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

i got one about a car crash id been in while driving 6 months ago!

funny thing is i dont drive and havent been behind the wheel of a car since i was 18

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By *om and JennieCouple
over a year ago

Chams or Socials

I'm registered with TPS & MPS so virtually no calls or junk mail

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

I have a sonic weapon connected to y phone, I just press a button and their heads explode.

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

"We had one the other day saying my laptop had a virus in it and I needed to pay then download some software. Found it quite funny seems as it hasn't been used in about 6 months. It's in my room gathering dust "

My dad gets those calls, he tells them they're welcome to fix his laptop if they can find it, he's never owned one!

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By *issHottieBottieWoman
over a year ago

Kent

I had one a couple of weeks back saying I could claim PPI back from a loan that my ex husband had taken out after we were divorced.. All sounded a bit dodgy to me so I just told them to bugger off!!

Ive had loads about car accident claims even though ive never been in an accident! When I tell them that they ask if I'm sure??? Lol

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

I don't answer to any number i don't recognize or withheld/private numbers so i never get cold calls.

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

"I'm registered with TPS & MPS so virtually no calls or junk mail

I am too, still no joy. I've resorted to putting on my real glaswegian accent... That's fun!!

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

"I don't answer to any number i don't recognize or withheld/private numbers so i never get cold calls.

Me either. If it's a real phone call they'll just leave me a message.

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

"I don't answer to any number i don't recognize or withheld/private numbers so i never get cold calls.

Me either. If it's a real phone call they'll just leave me a message. "

Exactly my thinking.

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By *yrdwoman OP Woman
over a year ago

Putting the 'cum' in Eboracum

"I don't answer to any number i don't recognize or withheld/private numbers so i never get cold calls.

It was a London dialling code. My main office is in London so I felt I had to answer it.

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By *yrdwoman OP Woman
over a year ago

Putting the 'cum' in Eboracum

"I had one a couple of weeks back saying I could claim PPI back from a loan that my ex husband had taken out after we were divorced.. All sounded a bit dodgy to me so I just told them to bugger off!!

Ive had loads about car accident claims even though ive never been in an accident! When I tell them that they ask if I'm sure??? Lol"

I got hit by a car when I was 15. Do you reckon I can still claim?

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By *r and mrs sanddancerCouple
over a year ago

BOLDON COLLIERY

when i get them I ask which computer as they are through to the help desk of acme computer repairs

they usually hang up

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

"I don't answer to any number i don't recognize or withheld/private numbers so i never get cold calls.

Me either. If it's a real phone call they'll just leave me a message.

Exactly my thinking.

Also 90% of calls to my landline from withheld numbers are my mother in law

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

I am like most getting fed up of cold callers.

3 today all asking me about my so called accident.

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By *evaquitCouple
over a year ago

Catthorpe

I actually enjoy playing them at their own game; asking them all sorts of questions, it's pretty funny when they get bored.

Him

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By *om and JennieCouple
over a year ago

Chams or Socials

"I'm registered with TPS & MPS so virtually no calls or junk mail

I am too, still no joy. I've resorted to putting on my real glaswegian accent... That's fun!!

Haha!! I just tell them i'm registered & to remove me from list.

Only calls I get are parents or blood service

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

Never had a loan so can't claim anyway but get calls all the time. Because I'm not going to get any cash from them I pretend I don't need the money as I have too much anyway (I wish). Cue a few minutes of confusion on their part when I tell them I have so much money I don't want anymore and thank them profusely before going round and round in circles.

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By *olfcartweaselCouple
over a year ago

Melrose

I just tell them we have never had an accident.

I DID yell at the woman who phoned my mobile when I was waiting for a call from my doctor when I thought I was miscarrying my baby.

She didn't know what to say other than to stammer an apology before I metaphorically slammed the phone down.

(The company name sounded vaguely medical and I wasn't exactly thinking clearly)

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By *uby0000Woman
over a year ago

hertfordshire

im with TPS but still get loads people don't realise when you do surveys etc you will be pestered

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

"I had one a couple of weeks back saying I could claim PPI back from a loan that my ex husband had taken out after we were divorced.. All sounded a bit dodgy to me so I just told them to bugger off!!

Ive had loads about car accident claims even though ive never been in an accident! When I tell them that they ask if I'm sure??? Lol

I got hit by a car when I was 15. Do you reckon I can still claim?"

Don't see why not. They seem confident they can help. Give them the details and tell them to fill their boots.

I'd do it just for devilment.

Don't have a problem with people trying to sell genuine stuff, but outright lies and bollocks I have no time for.

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

"I'm registered with TPS & MPS so virtually no calls or junk mail

Same. I also report abusers to the Information Commissioners Office, as they are now prosecuting and with bigger fines. You can report companies breaking the rules directly to them via their website.

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

I had one only the other day. I wasn't busy so I thought I'd have a bit of fun with him. I started chatting utter bollocks and after about 15/20 mins he rudely spoke over me to say "woman, you're crazy, bye" and then hung up... Best laugh I had in ages..

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

They don't call me anymore. I think I'm on a

" not worth the abuse" watchlist.

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

String them along, if you have the time, it's good fun. My cold calls are now non existence

Some tips, if you need any.

Ask those who call you to verify themselves, before you do, they called you....

Let them tell you, then ask them to post you the details, they don't.

Market research, give opposing views, Student, income £1000,000.

Computer virus, tell them you know, the police now have it.

We should share our best time wasting. Don't belive in shouting abuse, blowing a whistle etc at them, just waste their time.

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By *aneandpaulCouple
over a year ago

cleveleys

Love all these cold callers with very strong Asian accents say hello this is Peter John or Steve say hello this Abdul and they ring off

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

"OK yeah great just let me grab a pen "

*go back to sleep*

Look and see how long the call lasted when I wake up lol

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

Had one at work yesterday - from a PPI claim company - I said I wasn't interested but they started getting quite aggressive - in the end I said 'I'm not being rude but I'm going to have to put the phone down as you're not listening to me' and they still went on and on.

I understand they're targeted and commissioned on sales but being aggressive and assertive down the phone is out of order - I just cancelled the call but you can see why older or more vulnerable people are often caught out by cold callers - their style and technique is very persuasive!

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

Visit the Tube of You's and search for Tom Mabe cold caller.

The best way of dealing with them I've ever heard.

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

When ever they ring and ask for me I always say I'll just go and fetch her for you and ask who's calling then just put the phone on the side n wait for them to get bored.xx

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