Rude telemarketers from Cell C

[Hamster]

Nope ... even that is rude ... You should say "Thank you, I'm not interested" and then put the phone softly on the table ... let them talk and explain to "air".

What you should do is try sell them your pencil or pen... see how long it takes for them to hang up.

[OGroteKoning]

What you should do is try sell them your pencil or pen... see how long it takes for them to hang up.

I actually did promote my company once or twice - kept the poor bastads on for 20-30 mins.
Another time I just passed my phone from person to person in the office. No one swore at the telemarketer - all he heard from everyone is "It's not me, just a moment..."

[bullfrog]

I just usually tell them I'm not interested thanks.

If they persist, I put the phone on speaker and go about my day. As soon as I hear them stop talking I ask them to repeat what they said, I didn't hear. Then they naturally ask which part, I say all of it, start from the beginning.

My record is getting them to repeat 3 times so far.

If they don't understand no thanks, then I'll gladly waste their time.

[Cell_C]

Right, I'm not normally one to write these fuming letters, but I'm pretty pissed off.

So today some chap who claims to be from Cell C calls me, introduces himself as Clayton or Chaitin or something or other. He tells me Cell C wants to thank me for having my contract with them and for paying on time every month.

He then starts talking about Cell C rewards and I politely tell him that I'm going to stop him because I'm very busy and not interested in rewards or credit. He snaps back in turn that it's not credit bla bla bla. The more I try and excuse myself, the higher he raises his voice above mine and tries to dominate the conversation. After about 10 seconds of this, he screams "WE'RE GIVING IT AWAY FOR FREE!" (original conversation was in afrikaans) and ends the call. If you're going to scream at me, at least don't be a coward and hang up the phone afterwards.

I don't know where the hell you found this miscreant, but I am fscking upset with Cell C at the moment. Trust me when I say I would rather move my next contract to Vodacom, even at a higher price. It might only be a drop in your pond, but it's my drop that I'm moving. I'm not interested in people peddling their nonsense. This is not the first time you've called me about rubbish like this and it's not the first time I've refused.

If you insist on irritating me by calling me, at least teach your telemarketers some manners.

Good DAy

Can you Please PM me the time of the call and the number he called you on.
Will trace it back to the agent , will take appropriate action.

Regards
±AM±

[MeercatMilker]

I just usually tell them I'm not interested thanks.

If they persist, I put the phone on speaker and go about my day. As soon as I hear them stop talking I ask them to repeat what they said, I didn't hear. Then they naturally ask which part, I say all of it, start from the beginning.

My record is getting them to repeat 3 times so far.

If they don't understand no thanks, then I'll gladly waste their time.

I like your style! Im going to this as well from now on.

[ghoti]

Not cool from the Cell C dude.

However, after the first attempt at politely telling them you not interested, I don't know why you didn't just drop the call.

I have even stopped going the polite route, and as soon as I hear its a telemarketer, I drop the call immediately. They don't phone me back.

I ask them to tell me all about the special, then put the phone in my pocket and carry on with life.

[charlh]

Me: Hello?
Them: Hi I'm from CellC/FNB/Dial Direct/etc., how are you today?
Me: Good thanks.
Them: The reason I'm calling you is because you qualify...
Me: Piss off *click*.

:LOL!

[biometrics]

https://www.nationaloptout.co.za/

[Bar0n]

Good DAy

Can you Please PM me the time of the call and the number he called you on.
Will trace it back to the agent , will take appropriate action.

Regards
±AM±

Hi Cell_C, will PM you momentarily.

[HiToKiRi]

I don't know why people get so worked up over these things. Due to the ludicrous amounts of telemarketing these days I've made a habit of not answering any calls unless they're from people I know (on my contact list). If anyone else is looking for me urgently they can leave a voice message. Simple.

[Mike Hoxbig]

I don't know why people get so worked up over these things. Due to the ludicrous amounts of telemarketing these days I've made a habit of not answering any calls unless they're from people I know (on my contact list). If anyone else is looking for me urgently they can leave a voice message. Simple.

Not an option for work-related calls. Takes more time to check voicemail than simply answering the call and telling them to piss off.

[InternetSwag]

I've never in my life recieved such a call.

[Spyk3r]

I've never in my life recieved such a call.

Lucky you...
I've opted out

[DrJohnZoidberg]

I just politely tell them I'm busy and hang up without giving them any chance to sell me anything. Easy.

[Park@82]

Giving what away for free?