Hehe. I have two numbers mapped to the same phone line (they ring differently), so I know if I get a telemarketeer call on the first number, I'll get the next call about 20-30 mins later. By that time I'm ready for them.
I've used to try answering with some odd phrases.
"Battersea Dogs Home Donation Line. May I take your card number please."
"Wimbledon Insanitarium, Napoleon Bonepart speaking how may I help you?" (This works wonders if you suddenly start going off at a real tangent... such as the benefits of Brussel Sprouts or snorkeling in Lemonade.)
But seriously, if you have registered with the Telephone Preference Service {Link} all calls stop within a month. I rather miss winding up marketeers. They were fun way to liven up a dull day.
Hehe. I have two numbers mapped to the same phone line (they ring differently), so I know if I get a telemarketeer call on the first number, I'll get the next call about 20-30 mins later. By that time I'm ready for them.
I've used to try answering with some odd phrases.
"Battersea Dogs Home Donation Line. May I take your card number please."
"Wimbledon Insanitarium, Napoleon Bonepart speaking how may I help you?" (This works wonders if you suddenly start going off at a real tangent... such as the benefits of Brussel Sprouts or snorkeling in Lemonade.)
But seriously, if you have registered with the Telephone Preference Service {Link} all calls stop within a month. I rather miss winding up marketeers. They were fun way to liven up a dull day.