Bastard phone companies... (1142 hits)
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Submitted by IWalkOnPavement<im_such_a_jackass.at.hotmail.com> (View user info) at 2006-04-16 12:17:15 EDT
I've had the same bastard lady call me up every fucking day from T-Mobile (a mobile phone service provider, for those not in the UK) offering me a bastarding phone contract, which I keep telling the stupid woman I don't want, but she just won't get the fucking point.
I kept saying I didn't want it, I don't have credit on my phone often, I use it for emergencies ONLY, I don't want to use my mobile for all my calls, I don't like direct debit payments, I'm happy how it is at the moment thanks very much, but she kept saying "Ok, I understand that Mr Ryan, but when you have this offer in your hands it will work very well".
What the hell does that even mean?
Even the fairly true statement that as i'm a student, I don't have any money to pay for the contract wouldn't get rid of her. She suggested that it was in fact so cheap that I could afford it even if I couldn't.
I hung up eventually, but she is calling back right now, this second. LIKE SHE HAS DONE EVERY SINGLE TWATTING DAY.
This is how that call should have gone:
Me: Hello?
Her: Hello, I am calling from T-Mobile. Would you like a contract phone?
Me: No, ta.
Her: Ok, thanks.
But no. I think T-Mobile are trying out a new 'chinese water torture' style method. Just call people 6 times a day until they crack and buy a contract that they don't want and can't afford.
Plus, when she called, she asked if I was called Mr Beef. Who the hell is called Mr Beef? Anyone called Mr Beef shouldn't be allowed to have a phone.
That post contained gratuitous swearing and mild peril. If you are under 18 you shouldn't have read it.
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Submitted by IWalkOnPavement (user info) at 2006-04-18 07:14:08 EDT (#)
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If I was with T-Mobile, I would just threaten to take my money elsewhere, but i'm not with them. I'm with Orange.
They seem to have stopped anyway, maybe they read the post, who knows.
Submitted by redskieslookfake (user info) at 2006-04-18 06:42:33 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
I really hate Network 3. I wish them ill.
Submitted by missflibble (user info) at 2006-04-18 06:39:14 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
I hate phone companies. we keep getting BT calling and saying they can offer us a better deal than talktalk... until we tell them what talktalk give us. then they fuck off for another couple of weeks.
Submitted by Berty (user info) at 2006-04-18 06:24:29 EDT (#)
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Why don't you just say to them that if they keep bothering you you'll take your custom elsewhere? If they persist then just change your network. There's no reason to stay with service you don't like.
Submitted by tarnation (user info) at 2006-04-18 06:18:31 EDT (#)
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Irate me "How many phones do you want?"
Network 3 Cunt "what? No I'm trying to sell *you* a phone!"
Irate me "500 do you? New Razr phone. Really annoying ring tone included and mega pixel camera?"
Network 3 Cunt "Erm - no - we want to change your pricing plan"
Irate me" This is an opportunity you can't overlook. What's your address and name? I'll get Terry down the warehouse to ship them over immediately - have to charge you for postage obviously"
Network 3 Cunt "Should I call another time?"
Irate me "To sort out how you're paying me?"
Network 3 Cunt *hangs up*
Fucking cunts.
hehe
Submitted by sworn (user info) at 2006-04-18 05:35:12 EDT (#)
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haha funny shit
Submitted by wardy (user info) at 2006-04-17 20:22:43 EDT (#)
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my guess is if you're on the 'do not call' list that this is a scam. i'd report it to your local authorities or your equivalent of the 'better business bureau.' there's been a lot of phone scams going around lately, at least in the u.s.
Submitted by mtgn37 (user info) at 2006-04-17 16:26:49 EDT (#)
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TMobile rocks!! Catherine Zeta blew me when i signed up
Submitted by firefly (user info) at 2006-04-17 13:37:49 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
No Comment
Submitted by loki (user info) at 2006-04-17 13:33:40 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
I just don't understand the benefit of hounding someone who doesn't want whatever you're selling. There is a headhunter company here called Hood Travis, they call me here at work about once a week. I never answer because we have caller id and I know it's them. They always dutifully leave a message and never seem to clue in that if I haven't called them back after calling me for over a year, I probably won't.
That being said, Sam worked as a telemarketer for about two weeks. It was for a financial company. They told him that he would be calling people who had indicated that they had an interest in hearing about their services, turns out that by "indicating that they have an interest" means "listed in the phone book". He used to call me just to look like he was on the phone.
Submitted by Davros (user info) at 2006-04-17 13:19:09 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
I got six calls in one day from "Bulldog Broadband" and lodged a complaint against them.
I found out that the operators only get a certain number of telephone numbers to call each day and need to "sell" to at least so many of them. If they get a no sale, rather than putting it down as that, and affecting their targets, they register it as a "Too Busy to talk at the moment", which bumps you back onto the list.
The soloution I was given was to inform them, that the call is being recorded as soon as they have identified the company they work for.
Then when they have finished their spiel, tell them that you are not interested and request that they don't call again.
The recorded issue is supposed to be a red flag for them to remove your number from their lists and as ALL calls for these companies are recorded, (I know I have done it), if they call back again any time soon after, mention your previous exchange and that should be the end of the matter.
Also Mr Beef made me giggle.
-Dave
Submitted by IWalkOnPavement (user info) at 2006-04-17 13:04:36 EDT (#)
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Thats the thing, i'm not with T-Mobile, i'm with a different network.
Submitted by loki (user info) at 2006-04-17 12:57:44 EDT (#)
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This may work differently across the pond, but in the US the do not call list doesn't apply to companies you have a business relationship with. So if you have a T-mobile phone then they are free to continuously harass you. Of course you can get around their little loophole by telling them that if they call again, you'll take steps to solve the existing business relationship issue. I did that to Capital One and they've been behaving much better lately.
Submitted by sebcharrot (user info) at 2006-04-17 09:48:57 EDT (#)
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A phone company phoned my stepdad the other day, and the conv went like this:
Phone Comp: Hi is this Mr <<CENSORED>>?
Step-dad: Yes
P: Could we interest you in a new deal with-
S: Actually I just got a phone recently, so I won't be needing anything, thanks-
And the guy hung up on him. Fucking wanker. So my stepdad phoned the company up, told the complaints department the caller dude's name, and put in an official complaint, hahaha.
Submitted by Professional_Peon (user info) at 2006-04-17 09:29:10 EDT (#)
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Just act like you are an escort.
When she asks for Mr. Beef tell her it'll cost her $50 an hour to call you that. $100 an hour if she refuses to shave her legs and requests the 'happy ending'.
If she tells you she doesn't want your service ask her who's going to pay the $3.99 a minute for wasting you time and minutes.
Then insult her for being a lesbian
Submitted by IWalkOnPavement (user info) at 2006-04-17 08:42:49 EDT (#)
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Wow, sounds like quite a plan. I think i'll give it a go...
Submitted by skrapmetal (user info) at 2006-04-17 07:54:46 EDT (#)
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In many US states you can require the caller to give you their State (or Interstate if they're calling from outside your State) Business License number. Once you have that you can tell them (and use the number to track down the home office and follow up with a letter) that you are refusing their offer and do not want to recieve further calls, and that that your refusal should be immediately noted in their files. Any further calls will be considered "marketing consultation" and and a "reasonable fee" will be charged to them for your time. $50/hour is a good round number. If they do call back, remind them of your last conversation, and send an invoice.
Submitted by erosion_rules (user info) at 2006-04-17 00:23:17 EDT (#)
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Forgot to rate.
Submitted by erosion_rules (user info) at 2006-04-17 00:22:55 EDT (#)
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Whenever I get a call from telemarketers, I interrupt them and ask "Do you have any niggers working for you?" When they say yes, I ask to speak to one of them. When they say no, I sigh and say "Thank god. I was worried I'd get the AIDS from those filthy jigs." with a thick phony southern accent.
Submitted by sparkle_pink (user info) at 2006-04-16 20:03:45 EDT (#)
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"Plus, when she called, she asked if I was called Mr Beef. Who the hell is called Mr Beef? Anyone called Mr Beef shouldn't be allowed to have a phone. "
That's the best! Mr. Beef...
One of my professors told us about how when solicitors call him, all he says is "I AM HOUSE".
They don't call back.
Submitted by IWalkOnPavement (user info) at 2006-04-16 18:24:18 EDT (#)
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Is Mr Beef now officially my name?
Because I like it....
Submitted by Bubba2341 (user info) at 2006-04-16 18:05:23 EDT (#)
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Submitted by IWalkOnPavement (user info) at 2006-04-16 13:01:19 (#)
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Yeah, I think its called the Telephone Preference List or something, I am on it but apparantly it doesn't apply to phone companies for some reason.
Maybe she lied to me.....
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Maybe she didn't lie. Here in the U.S. (Colorado) we receive calls from
Quest all the time, even though we are on a no-call list.
Mr. Beef, here's your conversation:
Phone Lady: "Good morning, Mr, Beef. I want to offer you a phone contract."
Beef: "Didn't I tell you no once aleady?"
PL: "Well, I think..."
Beef: "No, you stupid cunt, you don't think. I don't want your fucking phone!
If you call me again I will hunt you down, rape you, kill you and your
family, then I'll burn your house! Have a nice day."<click>
Submitted by IWalkOnPavement (user info) at 2006-04-16 14:15:13 EDT (#)
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Submitted by FilthyAssistant (user info) at 2006-04-16 14:05:39 (#)
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"Plus, when she called, she asked if I was called Mr Beef. Who the hell is called Mr Beef? Anyone called Mr Beef shouldn't be allowed to have a phone. "
This line brightened my day.
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And that review brightened mine. Thanks!
Submitted by FilthyAssistant (user info) at 2006-04-16 14:05:39 EDT (#)
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"Plus, when she called, she asked if I was called Mr Beef. Who the hell is called Mr Beef? Anyone called Mr Beef shouldn't be allowed to have a phone. "
This line brightened my day.
Submitted by Technophobe (user info) at 2006-04-16 13:35:03 EDT (#)
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Next time breath heavily, ask her what she's wearing and tell her to talk dirty to you, I know I'd enjoy that!
Submitted by redskieslookfake (user info) at 2006-04-16 13:25:33 EDT (#)
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http://www.ubersite.com/u/redskieslookfake/l/mrbeef
Submitted by MrSparkle847 (user info) at 2006-04-16 13:16:17 EDT (#)
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Just buy the phone plan, Mr. Beef. Just buy a little bit. It's good for you.
Submitted by malkavian (user info) at 2006-04-16 13:15:04 EDT (#)
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I think she has a crush on you! *tee-hee!* Don't tell her I told you!
Submitted by IWalkOnPavement (user info) at 2006-04-16 13:12:30 EDT (#)
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I've heard that a good way to get rid of them is to just repeat what they say back at them. Or threaten to stab them in the jaw. Either way seems good.
Submitted by PrevertEnabler (user info) at 2006-04-16 13:10:11 EDT (#)
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Sorry, didn't realize you were in the UK.
And yes, it's prevert on purpose. What purpose you may ask? I don't know. My boyfriend did something dirty. I called him a PREVERT!! And he said, "Whatever, if I'm a prevert then you're a prevert enabler." And it's true. He wouldn't be the dirty whore manboy he is today without me.
The end.
Submitted by redskieslookfake (user info) at 2006-04-16 13:07:49 EDT (#)
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I usually try and sell them a phone. They hate it if you start doing what they do.
Irate me "How many phones do you want?"
Network 3 Cunt "what? No I'm trying to sell *you* a phone!"
Irate me "500 do you? New Razr phone. Really annoying ring tone included and mega pixel camera?"
Network 3 Cunt "Erm - no - we want to change your pricing plan"
Irate me" This is an opportunity you can't overlook. What's your address and name? I'll get Terry down the warehouse to ship them over immediately - have to charge you for postage obviously"
Network 3 Cunt "Should I call another time?"
Irate me "To sort out how you're paying me?"
Network 3 Cunt *hangs up*
Fucking cunts.
Submitted by IWalkOnPavement (user info) at 2006-04-16 13:01:19 EDT (#)
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Yeah, I think its called the Telephone Preference List or something, I am on it but apparantly it doesn't apply to phone companies for some reason.
Maybe she lied to me.....
Submitted by DCWoody (user info) at 2006-04-16 12:58:35 EDT (#)
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He's in the UK.
The Do Not Call list is an American thing.
doesn't apply to brits.
We have one as well, there a phone number you ring and....well thats it you ring the number it beeps then you don't get calls anymore.
Submitted by mockidol (user info) at 2006-04-16 12:55:56 EDT (#)
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Submitted by PrevertEnabler (user info) at 2006-04-16 12:40:38 (#)
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Have you tried www.donotcall.gov ? I registered my number there a few years ago and haven't had any annoying phone solicitors call my cell since then. I'm not sure if that applies to phone company solicitors though. It's worth a shot if you haven't done it already.
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He's in the UK.
The Do Not Call list is an American thing.
doesn't apply to brits.
Submitted by DCWoody (user info) at 2006-04-16 12:46:15 EDT (#)
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wait....prevert?
sure you don't mean pervert or is that intentioinal...
Submitted by DCWoody (user info) at 2006-04-16 12:45:22 EDT (#)
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That post contained gratuitous swearing and mild peril. If you are under 18 you shouldn't have read it.
Submitted by PrevertEnabler (user info) at 2006-04-16 12:40:38 EDT (#)
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Have you tried www.donotcall.gov ? I registered my number there a few years ago and haven't had any annoying phone solicitors call my cell since then. I'm not sure if that applies to phone company solicitors though. It's worth a shot if you haven't done it already.
Submitted by redskieslookfake (user info) at 2006-04-16 12:32:25 EDT (#)
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I wish I was called Mr Beef.
Submitted by Stagger_Lee (user info) at 2006-04-16 12:30:08 EDT (#)
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Was going to be a +1 til the last line. "Mild peril", indeed.
Submitted by redskieslookfake (user info) at 2006-04-16 12:19:44 EDT (#)
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Network 3 are even worse.