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Echo
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 Posted: Mon Oct 10, 2005 6:47 pm Post subject: Telemarketer calling... |
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Do you ever get those annoying telephone calls from sales-people trying to sell you something over the phone? Here is an unusual reply by an inventive guy. To be kept by your phone 
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The phone rang as I was sitting down to my anticipated evening meal, and as I answered it I was greeted with, "Is this William Wagenhoss?"
This didn't sound anything like my name, so I asked, "Who is calling?"
The telemarketer said he was with The Rubberband-Powered Freezer Company or something like that and then I asked him if he knew William personally and why was he was calling this number. I then said off to the side, "Get really good pictures of the body and all the blood."
I then turned back to the phone and advised the caller that he had entered a murder scene and must stay on the line because we had already traced this call and he would be receiving a summons to appear in the local courthouse to testify in this murder case.
I then questioned the caller at great length as to his name, address, phone number at home, at work, who he worked for, how he knew the dead guy and could he prove where he had been about one hour before he made this call. The telemarketer was getting very concerned and his answers were given in a shaky voice.
I proceeded to tell him we had located his position at his work place and the police were entering the building to take him into custody. At that point, I heard the phone fall and the scurrying of his running away.
My wife asked me as I returned to our table, why I had tears streaming down my face and so help me, I couldn't tell her for about fifteen minutes.
My meal was cold, but oh-so-very enjoyable. |
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Fyrefly1
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Mystic Power
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Much more inventive than my method: I'd say, "Hang on! Hang on! Just a sec..."
Then lay the phone down, and simply walk away. Forever.
That was back when I used to answer the phone.
Now, when Caller ID says, "UNKNOWN" ... I figure, if they don't know who they are, I can't help 'em.
Ben
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Brother Adam
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Hahaha!! Funny! 
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HighRising
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My favourite is
"Is that Mr. Blah?" or "Can I speak to the homeowner?"
"Yeah sure, I I'll just go and get him for you."
Then just leave the phone there, hang it back up when you walk past the phone next. This way you get to waste their time just as they waste yours
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I often get calls asking if my mother is home. When I tell them mommy doesn't live here anymore the silence is priceless.
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