10 ways to terrorize a telemarketer
10. When they ask ‘How are you today?’ Tell them! ‘I’m so glad you asked
because no one these days seems to care, and I have all these problems;
my arthritis is acting up, my eyelashes are sore, my dog
just died….’
9. If they say they’re John Doe from XYZ Company, ask them to spell
their name. Then ask them to spell the company name. Then ask them where their
company is located. Continue asking them personal questions or questions
about their for as long as necessary. Such as when did their company
start, who was the founder, are they still with company?
8. Cry out in surprise, the name of the telemarker name such as
‘Judy! Is that you? Oh my God! Judy, how have you been?’
Hopefully, this will give ‘Judy’ a few brief moments of pause as
she tries to figure out where the heck she could know you from.
7. If MCI calls trying to get you to sign up for the Family and
Friends plan, reply, in as SINISTER a voice as you can, ‘I don’t have
any friends. would you be my friend?’
6. If they want to loan you money, tell them you just filed for
bankruptcy and you could sure use some money.
5. Tell the telemarketer you are on ‘home arrest’ and ask if they
could bring you a case of beer and some chips.
4. After the telemarketer gives their spiel, ask him/her to marry
you. When they get all flustered, tell them that you could not just
give your credit card number to a complete stranger.
3. Tell the telemarketer you are busy at the moment and ask them if they
will give you their HOME phone number so you can call them back. When
the telemarketer explains that they cannot give out their HOME number, you say
‘I guess you don’t want anyone bothering you at home, right?’ The
telemarketer will agree and you say, ‘Now you know how I feel!’
2. Insist that the caller is really your buddy Leon, playing a joke.
‘Come on Leon, cut it out! Seriously, Leon, how’s your momma?’
And first and foremost:
1. Tell them to talk VERY SLOWLY, because you want to write EVERY WORD
down.