Call came in; I didn't answer since I don't know who they are. They did not leave a voice message. A questionable business at best; a con game at worst.
Called today (6/11/14) at around 11:00 AM. I knew it was a low-life telemarketer but I answered because I wanted to waste their time.
It took a long time before anyone responded to my "hellos"; I could hear call center noises and chatter in the background. Eventually, the guy asked for me by first name. I immediately asked who is calling, and he launched into his spiel. I interrupted him and said I do business only with respectable companies. After he said they were respectable, I said I don't think so and demanded they remove me from their list. He again said they were respectable, so I said:
"Really? -
1) your are calling from a spoofed number
2) you hide who you are from caller ID
3) you are violating the DNC
Does that respectable to you?"
I was about to warn him that the next caller from his number gets greeted with a blast from an air horn, but he hung up before I could finish. I sure hope they call back - the air horn or whistle will be ready.
Call came in; I didn't answer since I don't know who they are. They did not leave a voice message. A questionable business at best; a con game at worst.
Caller said they have been contracted to do the duct cleaning in my area, and wanted to set up an appointment to come out. When I asked if this was a telemarketing call, I was informed that it was not because they were a company and that they work with manufacturers. Also, their caller ID says Sharon and AL. But that does not sound like a company. If this is a company, why are they hiding their identity.
Think about it, do you want someone who violates the do-not-call list and then lies about it to come into your home? If this was a reputable company, why would they spoof their caller ID?
Generally Duct Cleaning is a rip off. It's a way for these people to get into your house and then charge you for other things. Been there done that. I agree with the last poster. And if they are cold calling, you know they are not very reputable
After reading the earlier posts, it looks like this was a very "unloved" tele-scummer's # for 2 years. The # just popped up today at 4:45pm. I think I will continue to "unlove" this scum bag and block the #.