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DW was wondering why the Do Not Call list hasn't worked (better). We've been on the Do Not Call list from the start, but we still get telemarketers, more frequent with each passing year. I almost never answer unknown callers (if you're not in my contacts, I don't answer), and they will stop trying after X number of tries. Thank goodness for Caller ID. If a legit unknown caller wants to get through, they'll have to leave a message, and I'll call - so I don't think I miss any worthwhile calls. When telemarketers leave messages, rarely, obviously I don't return their calls.
The article says answering and hanging up won't work. It says getting angry won't work. It says a telemarketer is waiting for three "No" responses before giving up, worth remembering I guess. It says asking any questions or showing any interest is a bad idea, duh.
The only thing it said that I hadn't heard before was to tell the telemarketer to 'please put me on your no call list.' And repeat as many times as necessary. I guess I'll try that on the next rare occasion when I do answer an unknown caller.
I can count on one hand the times in my 62 years when a cold call of any type (not just via phone, in person, email, etc.) was of even remote interest. Don't call me, I'll call you...
Edit: We don't have a landline, so those devices won't help.
I'm a Telemarketer. Here's How to Get Rid of Me
The article says answering and hanging up won't work. It says getting angry won't work. It says a telemarketer is waiting for three "No" responses before giving up, worth remembering I guess. It says asking any questions or showing any interest is a bad idea, duh.
The only thing it said that I hadn't heard before was to tell the telemarketer to 'please put me on your no call list.' And repeat as many times as necessary. I guess I'll try that on the next rare occasion when I do answer an unknown caller.
I can count on one hand the times in my 62 years when a cold call of any type (not just via phone, in person, email, etc.) was of even remote interest. Don't call me, I'll call you...
Edit: We don't have a landline, so those devices won't help.
The most efficient way to get the person to stop calling you requires you to say one sentence: "Please put me on your do not call list." Don't say "Can you put me on your do not call list?" or "I don't want to get these calls." This will lead them to ask why. Be polite, but firm. If they ask why or won't do it right away, remain calm and repeat, "I want you to put me on your do not call list."
I'm a Telemarketer. Here's How to Get Rid of Me
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