svphie Posted May 22, 2017 Report Share Posted May 22, 2017 Just now, frizzydizzymizzy said: I hate them..always so rude..and actually he had the cheek to hang up on me!! nobody cares about ppi, accident claims, or double glazing..we are focussing, leave us alone! i sometimes enjoy it just for the opportunity to shout at them and tell them how scummy they are but not around resale time!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moheetoes Posted May 22, 2017 Report Share Posted May 22, 2017 Ok, see you all in the morning, gotta go and get some food prepared for once. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morethanaphelan Posted May 22, 2017 Report Share Posted May 22, 2017 1 minute ago, svphie said: i sometimes enjoy it just for the opportunity to shout at them and tell them how scummy they are but not around resale time!! I take the opportunity to make up a long and elaborate story about how I lost my eyes and hearing in a boating accident and how it's a miracle I managed to answer the phone at all. I usually end up talking to a manager (the other scammer in a sitting room in Brum), who listens before becoming quite pissed off. It's the minor victories that makes life worth living. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micropizza Posted May 22, 2017 Report Share Posted May 22, 2017 2 minutes ago, morethanaphelan said: I take the opportunity to make up a long and elaborate story about how I lost my eyes and hearing in a boating accident and how it's a miracle I managed to answer the phone at all. I usually end up talking to a manager (the other scammer in a sitting room in Brum), who listens before becoming quite pissed off. It's the minor victories that makes life worth living. brilliant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svphie Posted May 22, 2017 Report Share Posted May 22, 2017 Just now, morethanaphelan said: I take the opportunity to make up a long and elaborate story about how I lost my eyes and hearing in a boating accident and how it's a miracle I managed to answer the phone at all. I usually end up talking to a manager (the other scammer in a sitting room in Brum), who listens before becoming quite pissed off. It's the minor victories that makes life worth living. hahahah brilliant. next time i'm gonna tell em that i lost the tips of all my fingers and toes in an accident and i need their help to locate them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shiftyp9 Posted May 22, 2017 Report Share Posted May 22, 2017 8 minutes ago, morethanaphelan said: I take the opportunity to make up a long and elaborate story about how I lost my eyes and hearing in a boating accident and how it's a miracle I managed to answer the phone at all. I usually end up talking to a manager (the other scammer in a sitting room in Brum), who listens before becoming quite pissed off. It's the minor victories that makes life worth living. I tell them I'm just on the other line and can they hold... put it on mute.. and see how long it takes them to hang up. Usually 3+ mins 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zico martin Posted May 22, 2017 Report Share Posted May 22, 2017 25 minutes ago, svphie said: this happened to me the other day! i got so pissed off and shouted 'NO' down the phone then hung up Bet the PPI claims companies are loving all the answers they are getting right now! I generally just ignore phone calls from unknown numbers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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morethanaphelan Posted May 22, 2017 Report Share Posted May 22, 2017 3 minutes ago, zico martin said: Bet the PPI claims companies are loving all the answers they are getting right now! I generally just ignore phone calls from unknown numbers! Yeah, after I've had my fun I add the number to a long list of blocked numbers. I think I've got most of them now. I get maybe one call a month, which is down from a couple a week about a year back. I like to think they block me, which is an achievement in itself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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zico martin Posted May 22, 2017 Report Share Posted May 22, 2017 2 minutes ago, morethanaphelan said: Yeah, after I've had my fun I add the number to a long list of blocked numbers. I think I've got most of them now. I get maybe one call a month, which is down from a couple a week about a year back. I like to think they block me, which is an achievement in itself. Yeah when I do get caught with one of those calls I never put the phone down on them but drag out the conversation as long as I can waste their time until they put the phone down on me (often accompanied by a swear word after they've lost their temper)! Drives the missus mad that I do it for so long but it's like a game eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eFestivals Posted May 22, 2017 Report Share Posted May 22, 2017 8 minutes ago, zico martin said: I generally just ignore phone calls from unknown numbers! Me, I have a bit of fun with them if I've got a minute. We can reduce your energy bills Oh, that's a shame, I have too much money and want to pay more. Is that a service you offer? Have you had an accident lately? Yeah, I had a really bad one.Oh, sorry to hear that. What happened? (sound of counting money in the background) I'm not sure. I had a really bad accident and it's affected my memory. Etc, etc. We're from Windows helpline and your computer is infected with a virus Oh, ok, just wait while it boots up. (3 mins later) Has it booted up yet? No, it's really slow, sorry. (etc, etc ... eventually)What can you see on your screen? Apple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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frizzydizzymizzy Posted May 22, 2017 Report Share Posted May 22, 2017 8 minutes ago, eFestivals said: Me, I have a bit of fun with them if I've got a minute. We can reduce your energy bills Oh, that's a shame, I have too much money and want to pay more. Is that a service you offer? Have you had an accident lately? Yeah, I had a really bad one.Oh, sorry to hear that. What happened? (sound of counting money in the background) I'm not sure. I had a really bad accident and it's affected my memory. Etc, etc. We're from Windows helpline and your computer is infected with a virus Oh, ok, just wait while it boots up. (3 mins later) Has it booted up yet? No, it's really slow, sorry. (etc, etc ... eventually)What can you see on your screen? Apple. Excellent..i normally tell the windows people they must have the wrong person as i've never owned a computer. Then i get asked how i send emails which of course i've never heard of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svphie Posted May 22, 2017 Report Share Posted May 22, 2017 hahaha loving all these. i almost always ignore calls from numbers i don't recognise, until recently having entered so many competitions. definitely always gonna pick up now though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vestan pance Posted May 22, 2017 Report Share Posted May 22, 2017 The challenge is to get them to hang up first. I usually let them start their sales pitch and then interrupt with "yes, yes, we'll get onto the details shortly but first of all could you slowly describe to me what you're wearing..." 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucy92 Posted May 22, 2017 Report Share Posted May 22, 2017 (edited) 54 minutes ago, eFestivals said: Me, I have a bit of fun with them if I've got a minute. We can reduce your energy bills Oh, that's a shame, I have too much money and want to pay more. Is that a service you offer? Have you had an accident lately? Yeah, I had a really bad one.Oh, sorry to hear that. What happened? (sound of counting money in the background) I'm not sure. I had a really bad accident and it's affected my memory. Etc, etc. We're from Windows helpline and your computer is infected with a virus Oh, ok, just wait while it boots up. (3 mins later) Has it booted up yet? No, it's really slow, sorry. (etc, etc ... eventually)What can you see on your screen? Apple. I sometimes tell them I was involved in a nasty accident and passed away. Quite a hilarious awkward silence ensues and they generally never call be back again! Or I tell them I'm so glad they called as I'm so lonely and just need someone to talk to. They usually hang up straight away! Edited May 22, 2017 by Lucy92 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkete Posted May 22, 2017 Report Share Posted May 22, 2017 54 minutes ago, eFestivals said: Me, I have a bit of fun with them if I've got a minute. We can reduce your energy bills Oh, that's a shame, I have too much money and want to pay more. Is that a service you offer? Have you had an accident lately? Yeah, I had a really bad one.Oh, sorry to hear that. What happened? (sound of counting money in the background) I'm not sure. I had a really bad accident and it's affected my memory. Etc, etc. We're from Windows helpline and your computer is infected with a virus Oh, ok, just wait while it boots up. (3 mins later) Has it booted up yet? No, it's really slow, sorry. (etc, etc ... eventually)What can you see on your screen? Apple. He he, nicely done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrissy.b Posted May 22, 2017 Report Share Posted May 22, 2017 See tickets are toying with us!!! Waiting for the radio call in competitions to start seems like the best bet now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faymondo Posted May 22, 2017 Report Share Posted May 22, 2017 Well things cranked up a notch in here early afternoon only for hopes to be dashed. See you in the morning to report for duty at 9am. I don't know why but I feel tomorrow is last chance saloon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dibnah10893 Posted May 22, 2017 Report Share Posted May 22, 2017 Has anyone ever seen a winky w*nky bird? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefykoala Posted May 22, 2017 Report Share Posted May 22, 2017 They're just waiting for page 800. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verrymerry Posted May 22, 2017 Report Share Posted May 22, 2017 It has to be tomorrow!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefykoala Posted May 22, 2017 Report Share Posted May 22, 2017 Maybe if we comment enough it can happen today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dibnah10893 Posted May 22, 2017 Report Share Posted May 22, 2017 2 minutes ago, beefykoala said: They're just waiting for page 800. I am sure you said that about 666 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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