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 was looking for an "owner" -- asked him if I could help. He said "welp" in his texas accent then hung up. These jack-[***] have called here before.
They said they were "IAG" - and since I am not the owner of the company they would not talk to me and said it was "PERSONAL". Looks like they are an aquisition company from Texas??? I told them we are not interested. THEY KEEP CALLING. I ASKED THEM TO STOP.
Why waste your time telling them to do something they don't understand, which is what don't call anymore is? Despite the fact it is illegal, most of your pests aren't going to care. Instead, waste their time by letting your phone ring clear through if possible so they get absolutely nothing calling. That often works for really removing yourself from their list.
So tired of these calls. As someone that answers the phone for the business.......................it becomes quite irritating. Asked for the owner by first name.........told her he wasn't in. Asked if I could take a message..........said no and hung up. IF someone is looking for a service, etc. etc. THEY will call...........don't do the telemarketing "s@@t" and be rude. Even if it was something that someone was in the market for these tactics totallllllly turn people off and aggravate them to no end!!!