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Norrrm

(3,467 posts)
5. When you have spare time to kill.... (Entertainment value only)
Fri Nov 14, 2025, 06:51 PM
Friday

When you have spare time to kill....
(Entertainment value only)
-------------------------------------------- NEVER give them your info!

How to answer spam phone calls...

Keep asking: What is your name?... until you get an answer.

What is your company/org name?... until you get an answer.

What is your company/org address?... until you get an answer.

What is your company/org phone number?... until you get an answer.

What number can I get in contact with you?... until you get an answer.

If they resist: "I want to know who I'm dealing with."

So what if they lie?
You're just going to hang up on them anyway.
Even better if you say 'sorry, not interested'.
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Their time is also important to them.
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(from another poster)
I always ask for their personal phone # so I can call them back after I research their charity. CLICK.

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