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pcsb23
02-10-2015, 04:02 PM
I get fed up with these calls, have been getting more and more of them. The latest seems to be either for a Mr. Roberts ?? who can never, ever have lived here (I'm the 1st owner of the house), a lifestyle survey or green energy ... the last one I had went a bit like this ...

Caller: Is that Mr. Roberts?
Me: No.
Caller: Is Mr. Roberts there?
Me: I don't know ...
Caller: Are you the householder?
Me: No, I just look after the hamsters, but ...
Caller: Hamsters?
Me: Yes, but can you help me with them?
Caller: I'm sorry I'm not sure I know what you mean?
Me: Well one got out and got stuck in the dishwasher
Caller: Dishwasher? Sir I'd like to talk to Mr. Roberts please
Me: He's in the dishwasher ...
Caller: Mr. Roberts is in the dishwasher?
Me: Yes, he's my hamster ...

click ....
rickztahone
02-10-2015, 04:27 PM
lmao. May as well make light of the situation. I hate those calls. I get a call at least 3 times a week for refinancing my home.
FMA4ME
02-10-2015, 04:27 PM
Lol!! :D That's great. If I don't immediately hang up on those calls, I have a little fun too ;)
Luis138
02-10-2015, 04:29 PM
This is too hilarious!! I do basically the same but slightly different. I ask them what is their favorite Metallica song. When they say they don't have one or don't like Metallica I start raving how Metallica is my favorite band, all they have achieved, the name of the albums, my favorite song from each album, etc. Until I hear a click.
YSS
02-10-2015, 04:38 PM
I never answer calls from a number that's not in my directory. If it's urgent, the caller will leave a message and I will call back. Problem solved.
Luis138
02-10-2015, 04:44 PM
I do. With kids in school who sometimes have to call from the office or from a teacher's phone it is impossible not to answer. If it is an emergency, by the time they leave the message, I listen to it, call them back, it might be too late.
brewmaster15
02-10-2015, 04:51 PM
National do not call lists work great for me.. and on my smart phone...thank god for the Mr.Number app.. flags spam calls, set any number to spam and have it hung up on or go to voice mail.
.I love it.
Second Hand Pat
02-10-2015, 04:52 PM
Love it Paul :D
Wes
02-10-2015, 04:56 PM
Paul, How did the caller know you had a hamster called Mr. Roberts? :grin:
pcsb23
02-10-2015, 05:03 PM
Paul, How did the caller know you had a hamster called Mr. Roberts? :grin:
My question is why would they think a hamster could talk? or are they Dr. Doolittle :evilgrin:
rickztahone
02-10-2015, 05:04 PM
National do not call lists work great for me.. and on my smart phone...thank god for the Mr.Number app.. flags spam calls, set any number to spam and have it hung up on or go to voice mail.
.I love it.

More info please :)
Discus-n00b
02-10-2015, 05:21 PM
Paul do this next time. (Language)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-7OgWcwgB50
Luis138
02-10-2015, 05:21 PM
More info please :)


https://www.donotcall.gov/
brewmaster15
02-10-2015, 05:31 PM
https://www.donotcall.gov/ yep!!! that works great!

but definetly go to the googleplay store and try "MR.Number" app. its free and works great!

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mrnumber.blocker

al
pcsb23
02-10-2015, 05:54 PM
Paul do this next time. (Language)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-7OgWcwgB50Had me in stitches - almost felt sorry for the salesman.
rickztahone
02-10-2015, 06:08 PM
https://www.donotcall.gov/


yep!!! that works great!

but definetly go to the googleplay store and try "MR.Number" app. its free and works great!

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mrnumber.blocker

al

Thank you both. I will check it out later when I get home.