Got the same call today on my mobile. I just leave the call open until the automated system gives up to ensure that they waste as much money as possible on the call.
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New form of cold calling!!!
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Originally posted by Clippy View PostYour link ain't working.
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Originally posted by configman View PostNo but I'm getting lots of texts "Sorry to hear about your recent accident but you may be entitled to compensation please call ##########" I've not had an accident but am in dispute with a builder claiming money for work he hasn't done.
Think of them like an agent
Caller: Good Morning, Have you or someone you know had an accident recently?
Builder: Not me personally but I do know someone who might have one soon. Is there a referral bonus?
Caller: Why of course. Now, about this fella configman?Comment
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Originally posted by Pondlife View PostMaybe the builder tipped them off so to speak.
Think of them like an agent
Caller: Good Morning, Have you or someone you know had an accident recently?
Builder: Not me personally but I do know someone who might have one soon. Is there a referral bonus?
Caller: Why of course. Now, about this fella configman?Comment
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Ever had one? We get things about debt about three times a day. "This is a free message etc" Beats me why they aren't done considering we ar in TPS.bloggoth
If everything isn't black and white, I say, 'Why the hell not?'
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Originally posted by xoggoth View PostEver had one? We get things about debt about three times a day. "This is a free message etc" Beats me why they aren't done considering we ar in TPS.While you're waiting, read the free novel we sent you. It's a Spanish story about a guy named 'Manual.'Comment
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