In the war against telemarketers it is important to always be prepared. They take classes and learn how to sell their wares, but what do we do? Is there a class for responding to their slick presentations designed to trap us into buying something we don't need? Of course not. Nothing we have been taught in school prepares us for the barrage of ringing telemarketers. They are relentless and hard to avoid.

We need to organize and fight back. My solution is simple, let's band together and collect a prime selection of responses. Maybe if enough of us make their jobs impossible, they will stop calling our cell phones and leave us alone. Here are my TOP 10 Responses; when responding to "I have qualified buyers for your area, can you take on some new business?" You can say...

10) Reply: Nope. More business means I must give up my welfare check.

9) Just a minute, I gotta put you on hold. (then go out to lunch)

8) If you have so many leads, why aren't you working them?

7) Sure how much do you pay an hour? Tell me about your benefit package?

6) Wow! You sound great on the phone, are you single?

5) Cool! This is just what I need, can I do it part time? Will you take a postdated check?

4) Adjust your voice to reflect a 3 year olds voice and reply, "My Mommy doesn't want me talking to strangers."

3) You are with what company? Did you know your company is on the Department of Justice watch list?

2) Sure I am interested but I'm out of budget funds at the present time. Can you call me back later, like February 29th?

1) Click.