Originally Posted by mac9 (Post 364458)

I too received a call this morning at 8:15 which woke me up and did make me a happy camper. I asked the caller for his 501 c (3) number (so as to verify the tax deductibility to an non-profit). He told me that he didn't know what I was talking about. I asked to speak to his supervisor who was unavailable. I told him since I was being recorded, he could play it back to the supervisor when he was available and then he could call me back with the needed information. I also told him not to call me until he had my requested info. So far, no one has called back!:censored:

Originally Posted by Bill-n-Brillo (Post 364443)

2B - Certain organizations are permitted to call even though you signed up for the Do Not Call registry. From http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/cons...ts/alt107.shtm : "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."

Bill :wave:

Originally Posted by ijusluvit (Post 364472)

I used to feel a tinge of guilt about not listening to phone solicitors. Maybe one or more were really worthy of my support.

Then I made rule.

I politely mention that I do not respond to any phone requests, but will look at anything sent me in the mail. (I assume if they have my number, they have my address).

I cannot recall one solicitor asking for my address, nor can I remember receiving a single piece of mail from any of the callers.

No more tinges. Great rule.

Originally Posted by redwitch (Post 364492)

I put the phone down and let them waste their time. I'll pick it up every so often and, if they're still talking, go uh-huh and back to whatever. Don't know why, but I rarely get more than one call from said organizations. :shrug:

Originally Posted by Chief X (Post 364555)

My foolproof way of dealing with telemarketers? I simply ask them, in a creepy sort of way, what they are wearing... instant hang-up on their end.

Originally Posted by batman911 (Post 364621)

Skyguy79,

I believe the term "hang up" comes from the design of the original home telephones. You had to speak into a mouthpiece mounted on the wooden box and you placed the speaker (at the end of a cord) to your ear. When you were done with the call, you would hang the speaker back on the lever which was located on the side of the wooden box.

http://www.ralphcarlsonblog.com/wp-c...-telephone.jpg

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Originally Posted by skyguy79 (Post 364589)

Don't forget to end that creepy sentence with Clarice and in the best Hannibal Lecter voice you can do! And if it's a male caller, make it Clarence! http://www.akfiles.com/forums/smilies/evil.gif

"What are you wearing, Clarice? I'd like a chance to meat you sometime. Heh-heh!"