What is it with you people and your d**n robocalls?

Do you really believe anyone who picks up the phone and hears “please do not hang up…” is going to do anything but hang up right at that very moment?

It’s a serious clue, that rude and stupid opening line. *Maybe* you have a serious call. Maybe… but in this day when too many calls (according to recent FCC postings, 47% of ALL phone calls) are robocalls, fakers and takers, what do you expect?

If it’s REALLY an important and legitimate phone call, then put a PERSON on the line. If you can’t afford that, then the message just isn’t that important.

Also, if it’s really important, do not have call-center noises in the background. That also is a clue that the call is not real.

  1. “Do not hang up”, or
  2. call-center noises in the background, or
  3. One to three seconds delay before a person comes on to the line after I say “hello”

If you really want to find a Sucker to Fleece then you want to eliminate all of those clues and probably six more besides. But why am I giving you advice? Actually I’m not — those are clues for people who don’t want your phone call… So… Guys — keep those clues! Thank you for making it obvious that your a Faker and Taker selling Snake Oil.

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