Getting rid of Phone Pests

[laura_seabrook]

Somehow my unlisted number got added to various call centres and other tele-pests that YOU DON’T KNOW. They always tend to call around dinner time with the idea that that’s when you’re likely to be there. I found the perfect response is this:

[PHONE RINGS}

If I have the radio on or music playing I turn it off.

ME: Hello
VOICE: Hello, Blah Blah Blah

Comments

[laura_seabrook]

Yes, the same method as putting the phone in the draw! However, that might not get your number deleted.

Be nice!

[sistercrow]

A simple "Please remove my name from your calling list" works 99% of the time.

These are usually marginalized folk trying to make a living.

I've done this, calling to raise money for various organizations. The hours were flexible, usually in 4 hour shifts. I've raised literally millions of dollars for groups like Planned Parenthood, environmental organizations, etc.

BTW - unless you tell them not to call, they will try again.

Re: Be nice!

[laura_seabrook]

When they can't give a name, then the list obviously doesn't havethat, and they're unlikely to remove the number from it. Also, I've done that before and still got calls.

[possbert]

I've stopped answering the phone. If it's important, they'll leave a message.

[laura_seabrook]

One would hope so.