If it's a legitimate telemarketer, I just unemotionally talk over them telling them I have a strict no-telemarketing policy, wish them better luck with the next one and hang up.

I figure it's some person destitute enough to take one of the worst jobs in the world, and they make money by selling leads, so by not wasting their time, I'm actually doing them a favor.

I know they have to get a large number of "No" answers before they get a yes, so I give them the "No" immediately. That way they can get that 100 or whatever calls out sooner and that yes sooner.

Now if they try to tell me they aren't telemarketing when I know they are, I calmly tell them "I definitely don't by things from liars" and hang up.

I feel sorry for them - not the owners of the company, but the poor people who have to take that job.

If it's a scam, I tell them as little as possible and hang up.

And I never-ever give any information to someone who I don't know that calls me.

It's a jungle out there wink

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