Telemarketers - How do you deal with them?

Originally Posted by The Wise Vivi

Usually there is a 2 second lag between us saying "hello" and them answering. If there is that lag we hang up without even saying a word.

I do that.

Or if all else fails, say that you're dead or something.

Jam it back in, in the dark.

Originally Posted by Sir VG

Heh. I like that one.


Tele: May I speak to Mr. X?

You: No, I'm afraid I'm dead right now. Sorry.

Try acting like someone else and then say that, "Oh shit, this person's dead... I'm going through a really hard time now, i'd appreciate if you didn't call for him..."

There's nowhere I can't reach.