How many times have you told a telemarketer over the phone that you do not want, need or wish any juicer, peeler, set of knives or ab machines? Everything is in vain, because once they have got your number, it seems you cannot get rid of them. It is indeed quite unpleasant to be called at 8:30am before you leave for work by an agent trying to explain to you how fabulous this fruit juicer is. Even though you tell them you do not intend to buy anything, they are still trying to get your attention by offering you a bonus if you are willing to listen all throughout to what they have to say. Getting rid of telemarketers is not easy…
However, you should know that you have got rights, and you can anytime tell a company they should never call you again. If you do so, maybe they will not call you again, but most probably your number is already “sold” to another great telemarketing company which will call you soon. What you may not know, is that telemarketing companies are required by law to offer you something called a “Do not call confirmation number”- after you have politely explained to them that you will not need any of their products/services in the future, so please stop calling me.
However, you should know that you have got rights, and you can anytime tell a company they should never call you again. If you do so, maybe they will not call you again, but most probably your number is already “sold” to another great telemarketing company which will call you soon. What you may not know, is that telemarketing companies are required by law to offer you something called a “Do not call confirmation number”- after you have politely explained to them that you will not need any of their products/services in the future, so please stop calling me.
Thank them politely for their time and for the nice offer, and let them know you wish to be removed from their calling list. When you get that reverse phone number lookup, make sure to write it on somewhere for further reference should you need it.
Dealing with telemarketers is not so easy, but it is very important to maintain your patience and your good manners. They are just performing their job, and you need to understand this. With a little bit of good mood, patience and the “please and “thank you” words you might achieve wonders.
