They call, then hang up w/o leaving message
Repeatedly they call until you answer = tying up your line, blocking incoming business
When you answer, they are finishing up their snack, then eventually say HELLO (professionalism = F)
You say hello again
They ask to speak to (name) w/o ID themselves (business etiquette = F)
You ask WHO ARE YOU
They say their first name (no help thus far) and if your lucky they say "you asked for help with roofing/ etc." instead of their business name (=F)
You tell them you are wanting locals to contact you, not California
They say they'll dictate some "local partners" for YOU to contact
(they imply their partner are filtered to be better than most like Angie's List but certainly NOT like BBB A+ ratings would, as these partners are qualified by PAYING for such leads = UGH)
You say these locals SHALL contact you direct - read my lips
They hang up (=F)
NEVER EMPLOY ANYONE REFERRED TO YOU BY HOME ADVISOR or others like this
They call several times a day, half the time not answering and the other half trying to sell you [***]. Dnot answer or do and be rude as hell. Even google some pranks on telemarketers and have it ready for when they call lol