On Thu, 26 Feb 2009 19:49:58 -0500, Mike Hough wrote:
> I have done that before but I read somewhere that some places pay their
> telemarketers more if they keep people on the line longer. Plus it could
> cost me money if it is during the day because I have limited minutes on
> my cell phone.
I believe in the US at least it's not legal for telemarketers to call
mobile phones....
> That said it is fun to mess with them. Along the same lines you can
> screw with them by sounding interested in what they are offering but
> play stupid and never commit to anything. Just keep asking REALLY stupid
> questions about what they are trying to sell. It seems like you would
> buy what they are selling if only you understood it better. They won't
> want to give up because they prey upon stupid people. Like if it is life
> insurance ask if you can buy it for your dog.
That's a good one, might have to try that as well if I have a call like
that and the time to waste. :-)
Jim
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