Number looked strange as it came up with country code first so (0119723317540 on call display) but I answered it politely and he said "Hello XXXX" (my bosses name). I said, sorry but XXXX wouldn't be in the office today" and he paused and then asked if I was one of the owners. Now I was quite suspicious and said sorry, but I was not and what was this in regards to. He grumpily re-emphasized XXXX so I hung up. If he couldn't figure out the first time that he really wasn't going to get an audience with the boss, pulling attitude wasn't going to get him anything but hung up on. Glad to find out he was nothing more than a jerk cold caller.
Caller ID read "International A"
There was a short pause and then the caller hung up. I supposed they knew that I would not let them get through to the owner no matter what.
If this is true and they want to purchase or sell our business... what in hell makes them think we would even want to sell our company??? We make millions every year and continue to grow 17% on average every year. WHY WOULD WE EVEN THINK OF SELLING??? If we were to sell, we would actually be loosing money. If we want to sell, we will seek out our own M&A company to deal with, NOT by a cold call! I don't care "how legit" this phone call is, they will NEVER get our business! I can't scream it loud enough on here, NEVER, NEVER, NEVER!
Marx Browning called for company owner or business partner. Said we are not soliciting, this is a confidential matter. Right, okay, haven't heard that before! (sarcasm)
Received call from this number, caller was looking for the owner. When I replied that he wasn't in, caller instantly hung up. Number belongs to IAG, they'll be getting rude responses in the future.