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we should all have the problem that our phones won't stop ringing

 

For most of these calls, calling number does not show up on the caller ID. So, I don't answer any call where number does not show up. For the calls I pick up, I politely tell them I am not interested and end the call. In my experience"no call" list isn't much help. One can make a complaint against the caller, but who has the time to go through the hassle.  

Not a whole lot you can do unless you want to waste your time making a complaints against every caller. I would only do this if the same company has repeatedly called after you have told them to stop.

I usually recognize that the number coming up has a different area code than most near my area and simply don't pick up. If it is a serious potential client they should leave a message.

Dave, I'm getting those calls too and it makes me crazy that they call my cell phone. I have a tough time not answering because I have so many out of town clients that I don't want to miss.

Good question! I answer calls regardless of whether I know who they are and what number/area code they are calling from.  I'm a virtual assistant so it would be difficult to decipher which are legitimate calls and which are not.  I figure it's all a part of doing business (much like credit card charges), so I answer, listen to their pitch and politely say no.  If nothing else, I'm helping them by providing them with more experience in making cold calls.

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My favorite are the search engine placement calls.  "How did you find me?".   ROFL!   I also like the "would you like to take your business to the next level?"  Who would say no?  I did yesterday.  I told the lady to find me a nice renter's assistant who is licensed, a hard worker and works 7 days a week.   Really, I am sorry, I am not interested works for the most part.  If it doesn't then it is :click:

I get these all the time.  Yesterday was the worst.  Hi is this Long Grove, What- I said.  I'm looking for Long Grove and the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago.  I felt sorry for the idiot, was he reading a script or something- I just had to laugh.