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BigmanPigman

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10. I did that but could hear the caller on the other end hang up

Reply to samnsara (Reply #8)

Fri May 17, 2019, 03:33 PM

May 2019

after 10 seconds. I think that the robot calls automatically hang up if they do not hear a voice.

I have screened all my calls since 1986 and sometimes get 6 telemarketers a day. They even call my cell which I never use except for emergencies.

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I want to get the "Lenny" program for my home phone! [View all] NurseJackie May 2019 OP

Best Lenny call ever! "I got to hang up. I cain't do this no longer. No, sir." (14:04) NurseJackie May 2019 #1

After years of scams and fake fund raising calls, 14 in 2 days I am fighting back katmondoo May 2019 #2

I understand the sentiment of wanting to express the anger and frustration... NurseJackie May 2019 #3

I used to have fun with them also... N_E_1 for Tennis May 2019 #4

i used to answer the phone, put the reciever on the table and walk away for a cpl hrs... samnsara May 2019 #8

I did that but could hear the caller on the other end hang up BigmanPigman May 2019 #10

never talk with a telemarketer.. I did a 'telemarketer lite' version for a job.. samnsara May 2019 #7

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That's amazing wryter2000 May 2019 #11

They are also slow learners HAB911 May 2019 #15

That first agent was very professional and handled it well. forgotmylogin May 2019 #9

We used to ask them questions before they could get started, Haggis for Breakfast May 2019 #12

OMG NurseJackie May 2019 #13

It was funny to us. Haggis for Breakfast May 2019 #14