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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This one should!Originally posted by Clippy View PostYour link ain't working.
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Maybe the builder tipped them off so to speak.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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I'm waiting for him to make that mistakeOriginally 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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TPS only covers the UK AFAIK. A lot of these are set up in India to get around that.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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