(05-09-2022, 06:09 PM)Jags Wrote: I’ve got the spam blockers and still don’t answer my phone.  My phone is also the business line.  Kinda weird not answering the business line right?  Not when you’re trying to make money and everyone that calls tries to take it.  I’ve got my rule of thumb when to answer and when not to.  But these people have gotten trickier.  I used to only answer if a full name popped up.  I answered a call one time for a real name only to find an Indian man tried to ask me about my my credit card processing.  I said, sure, I’d be happy to help.  Please give me your name and address so I can get you a quote.  He plays stupid and says he’s inquiring about the merchant services.  I said, Oh! Yes! I’m very interested.  But, I’ll need that name and address to give you a quote on your lawn.  He tells me he isn’t looking for lawn service.  So I added, Also, can I try to sell you on weeding the beds and hedge trimming?  He started laughing,  I did too since he was a good sport.  I politely asked him to remove my number.  It’s not what you say, it’s how you say it.  He got tue point and we both had fun.  Haven’t heard from them in a while. 

I used to use the “business line” as an excuse.  Turns out the solicitors are 100% ok to call businesses.  Even if on the do not call list. Maybe I should switch back to a personal plan.

I could understand not answering the phone if you're on a mower, in fact that's a great VM message, "Can't come to the phone, mowin'."

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(05-09-2022, 06:52 PM)homebiscuit Wrote:

(05-09-2022, 06:27 PM)StrayaJag Wrote: I often try and videocall them if they try and do it via whatsapp

Never works unfortunately

This guy has done that and more. He pretends to be a naive little old lady and keeps them on the line while he breaks into their computers and deletes files while showing it all on screen.  He's also learned how to speak their language and gets them mad as hell. It's hilarious. 

https://youtu.be/rfX8ZlBK0Uo

I watched a few of those and soon realized it's basically the same song and dance I get stuck doing when on the phone with customer service....except I'm the one asking the question and they are the ones giving the nebulous answers.

I still don't understand how people can fall for those types of scams.

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