TromboneAl
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We're seeing a sudden increase in telemarketing calls. They are blatantly illegal (robocalls, do not call list violated).
The standard techniques (get them to put you on their do not call list, waste their time) do not work because you can rarely get through to a real person, and they usually hang up (also illegal) as soon as they realize the call won't be productive. I've got some strategies that work, and get me the company information, but it's not worth. I can report them, but nothing happens, and there's always a new telemarketer to take their place.
I'm ready to change to an unlisted number if that will solve the problem. Anyone done this?
The standard techniques (get them to put you on their do not call list, waste their time) do not work because you can rarely get through to a real person, and they usually hang up (also illegal) as soon as they realize the call won't be productive. I've got some strategies that work, and get me the company information, but it's not worth. I can report them, but nothing happens, and there's always a new telemarketer to take their place.
I'm ready to change to an unlisted number if that will solve the problem. Anyone done this?
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