How to Make Telemarketers Leave You Alone for Good
Telemarketing has been around forever, and while it’s possible to get on people’s good sides with this type of marketing, most people are annoyed by these calls. It doesn’t matter what you’re selling or how great your product is. Most people are just tired of getting phone calls from telemarketers that interrupt their day! In this blog post, we’ll share some tips for making sure that telemarketers leave you alone so you can enjoy life without being interrupted constantly.
Automate Your Life
Sure, automated services can be a pain to deal with when you’re in a hurry and need something done quickly. However, for getting rid of pesky telemarketers, they can be a lifesaver! You can set your computer or phone to automatically say, “please place me on your do not call list,” and that will work well for many telemarketing companies. If the person calling you is looking for someone specific (such as if it’s actually an old friend), this won’t work at all. However, most telemarketing calls are spammy anyway (especially nowadays), so these types of calls usually happen randomly. Still, there may be days where you don’t want to bother with setting up your automated response, so you can always just use your do not call list instead.
Use a Call Blocker
Call blockers are a great way to stop telemarketers for good. These devices let you enter certain phone numbers that you don’t want calling you at all, so when they try to call, the device will automatically block it and send them directly to voicemail or another type of automated message telling them to leave you alone because you made sure never to give them your number in the first place.
Install a Caller ID App
For Android users specifically, install an app called Truecaller. This will automatically block spammy calls for you based on previous reports from other users around the world. It will also show you who’s calling before you even answer! If they aren’t in the database, it will ask if you want to add them. You can also make your profile public and allow people to see when you’re in a call (sometimes this is fun in social situations). It will even tell you who’s calling from an unknown number in case you don’t recognize it.
Take Legal Action
If none of these tips works for you, the last resort is to take legal action against the number. This may cost some money out of pocket, but it will be worth it if you finally get that annoyance off your back for good. Legal firms, like Heidarpour Law Firm, can help you figure out if it’s worth filing a suit and working to stop telemarketers from bothering you. This could be the best solution for you if you’re sick of constant phone calls or feeling harassed, so it’s one to try out.
Talk to Them
On the other hand, if you really do want to sell something, getting on the phone with them can sometimes work out great. Certain companies out there will seriously try selling their products over the phone with low prices and high quality. This is not common, but if they call you directly instead of calling randomly, it may be worth it! It’s rare that this happens (and they will most likely assume you’re trying to buy something) but keep an open mind.
In conclusion, telemarketing calls are annoying, especially repetitive ones. Automated methods can get rid of them for good, but take measures to handle the situation if they call you again. It’s not worth paying out of pocket because these people won’t stop calling you.