What's the best way to stop telemarketers?

[Gandalf_The_Grey]

Lately I've been getting excessive telemarketing calls to my house, and from the same people! I checked my call display and it's from somewhere in Michegan, and I live in British Columbia (Canada). I get calls 2-3 times every single day, and I can't tell them to put me on a don't-call list because it's just an automated message. Argh, it's so annoying, picking up the phone 3 times a day to "Congradulations! You've won a free 5 day trip to the Florida..."

So.... do I direct terrorists to their headquarters with stories of Korans being used as toilet paper? How on Earth do I stop these bastards?

Gandalf_The_Grey Reviewed by Gandalf_The_Grey on 11-02-2007. What's the best way to stop telemarketers? Lately I've been getting excessive telemarketing calls to my house, and from the same people! I checked my call display and it's from somewhere in Michegan, and I live in British Columbia (Canada). I get calls 2-3 times every single day, and I can't tell them to put me on a don't-call list because it's just an automated message. Argh, it's so annoying, picking up the phone 3 times a day to "Congradulations! You've won a free 5 day trip to the Florida..." So.... do I direct terrorists to Rating: 5

[silkyblue]

my script for telemarketeers:


pick up the reciever then hang up ~~


in my state we have a do not call list

[rebgirl420]

Hmmm well, if its an auto message like you said I suppose you could listen to the whole thing and see if they leave a number. I mean you would think they would. And if they do you could call and ask for them to take you off their list.

But what I like to do (for real people who call) is blow a whistle. It really hurts the ears.

[Psycho4Bud]

I see Canada doesn't really have a "No Call Listing" like they do in the states. Try punching in numbers when they call.....I did that once a few years back and actually got someone on the line. Seems it screwed with their system when I did that. LOL

Have a good one!:jointsmile:

[Cocoflava]

My Brother had something done for them to stop calling.. im not sure if it would Work in BC.. ill ask him what he did and forward u that info..

-Wil

[WeedyBoyWonder]

Don't stop them, it's the opportunity of a life time!
err, I mean in the UK we have something called TPS (Telemarket Preference Service). If a number is registered TPS it's illegal for telemarketing calls to be made to it.
You probably have something very similar in Canada and the U.S, it's just not many people know about services like that because they aren't advertised and companys won't reffer people to it as it's losing buissiness for the industry.
Look into it for your area, i'm sure you will find a reputable phone company providing a block for telemarket calls (In the UK it's "B.T" [British Telecoms]).

...and i've had someone blow whistles down the phone and most are of poor disturbance level. Rape alarms are where it's at.

[fallenangel14]

Get on the do not call list if you have one in your state that is one good way if possible

[Shamp]

What you need to do is repeatedly tap "0" on the phone when the message is being played. If that doesn't work I would try and get the number.

[OLDE ENGLISH '800]

get rid of your phone

[Chronisseur]

What you need to do, my friend, is sell THEM something...or atleast TRY to

I've had many issues with telemarketers in the past, and the best way to get rid of them is to pick an object in view, and try to sell it to them! Last week alone, I ALMOST moved a bag of potatoes, a Leann Rhymes CD and used kitty litter box (litter not included). Kinda funny, I havent heard from 2/3 of those companies ALL WEEK!:thumbsup: