Recent spam...

Omelet said:

In article <[email hidden]>,

George said:

Omelet said:

WTF is it lately with all the clothing and shoe spams?
I'm setting up new killfilters so that any subject with the word "shoes"
gets filtered out. They've been hitting every newsgroup!

Why do spammers think we won't boycott them when everybody HATES them
so???

Idiots.

Its hard to blame the spammers because they make money doing it. A few
percent of (apparently clueless) readers think the deal presented is
just for them or too good to pass up. No different than the "we have
leftover blacktop coating in the truck..." scam.

I'd love to have my driveway paved to control the stupid weeds, but I'd
hire a local contractor. ;-)

Around here the scammers sell sod and steak.

"We've got these rolls of prime quality bluegrass sod left over from
x-y-z subdivision, I can give 'em to you cheap, you interested? What's
that? You were planning to grade before putting down sod? No problem,
my buddy can do it for ya this afternoon, we'll lay the sod and you're
golden."*

Never mind that it's 104 degrees and the sod laid during the heatwave
and its consequental water restrictions would most likely wind up
looking like a raffia mat

And,

"Dude. We've got this whole truckload of prime** quality beef and we
just want to sell it really quick."

* Too bad that pushing grass isn't illegal.

** Translate as "strangely gristly cuts not known to the general
public". And it was my neighbor, not me, who bought from them.

Default User said:

Not a problem anymore. The no-call list has completely removed that.
There's no such thing for spammers.

I'm on every do-not-call list known. All they have to do is pretend
they're calling for charity donations or not tell me what they're really
advertising until they're well into their harrassment speech. Or they
call from out of the country. I think we should blow up their buildings.

--Lia

Julia Altshuler said:

I'm on every do-not-call list known. All they have to do is pretend
they're calling for charity donations or not tell me what they're really
advertising until they're well into their harrassment speech. Or they
call from out of the country. I think we should blow up their buildings.

It seems like every major company and government agencies phones
are being rerouted to India these days.

I called the Federal Department of Labor and the Texas Workforce
Commission (Unemployment Office) last week. Guess where my calls
were routed?

I'll second your motion.

-sw

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[email hidden] says...

Quoted message said:

Omelet said:

WTF is it lately with all the clothing and shoe spams?
I'm setting up new killfilters so that any subject with the word "shoes"
gets filtered out. They've been hitting every newsgroup!

Why do spammers think we won't boycott them when everybody HATES them
so???

Idiots.

Its hard to blame the spammers because they make money doing it. A few
percent of (apparently clueless) readers think the deal presented is
just for them or too good to pass up. No different than the "we have
leftover blacktop coating in the truck..." scam.

I'm sorry but most spam is designed to deliberately exploit people.
Therefore spammers are dirt to me.

In article <[email hidden]>, [email hidden] says...

Quoted message said:

Omelet said:

WTF is it lately with all the clothing and shoe spams?
I'm setting up new killfilters so that any subject with the word "shoes"
gets filtered out. They've been hitting every newsgroup!

Why do spammers think we won't boycott them when everybody HATES them
so???

This won't stop until some heroic, Batman-like
character begins the justified killing of
spammers. After the first one or two thousand
have been killed, the wave of spam probably
would subside. If not, perhaps just a bit more
persistance would be enough. At least, it's
worth trying.

If you are ever on the jury for the trial of such
a person, remember your rights as a juror, and
vote your conscience.

http://www.fija.org/

I don't necesarily want to kill spammers. I just want to persecute them.

Seriously, I'd love to put together an elite team composed of financial
auditors, detectives, and others with skills useful to
prosecute/persecute spammers.

"Julia Altshuler" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Quoted message said:

Default User said:

Not a problem anymore. The no-call list has completely removed that.
There's no such thing for spammers.

I'm on every do-not-call list known. All they have to do is pretend
they're calling for charity donations or not tell me what they're really
advertising until they're well into their harrassment speech. Or they
call from out of the country. I think we should blow up their buildings.

--Lia

When I do get a telemarketing call,
1) I ask for their information...phone # (in case we get disconnected)
Company name, caller's name. (I do have caller-I D)
This usually confuses them for a second or two, losing their
place in the "Script"
2) I ask where they got my phone number
This confuses them even more. I ask for a supervisor.
3) I remind them that I am on the NATIONAL as well as the FLORIDA
"Do-Not-Call" lists, and since MY phone is in the USA, and in Florida, it is
governed by these laws. I tell them that they WILL be reported and possibly
fined. I ask them to delete my number from their list. I haven't received
a call in about a year, and it started dwindling since I started using these
tactics. I don't care if any of these things are true or not, they don't
know either.

BOB
and I think your solution might be better
;-)

BOB said:

I haven't received
a call in about a year, and it started dwindling since I started using these
tactics. I don't care if any of these things are true or not, they don't
know either.

If they're female, I ask them what they're wearing and if they
prefer thongs or briefs.

And they often have the nerve to get upset.

-sw

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Quoted message said:

"Julia Altshuler" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Quoted message said:

Default User said:

Not a problem anymore. The no-call list has completely removed that.
There's no such thing for spammers.

I'm on every do-not-call list known. All they have to do is pretend
they're calling for charity donations or not tell me what they're really
advertising until they're well into their harrassment speech. Or they
call from out of the country. I think we should blow up their buildings.

--Lia

When I do get a telemarketing call,
1) I ask for their information...phone # (in case we get disconnected)
Company name, caller's name. (I do have caller-I D)
This usually confuses them for a second or two, losing their
place in the "Script"
2) I ask where they got my phone number
This confuses them even more. I ask for a supervisor.
3) I remind them that I am on the NATIONAL as well as the FLORIDA
"Do-Not-Call" lists, and since MY phone is in the USA, and in Florida, it
is governed by these laws. I tell them that they WILL be reported and
possibly fined. I ask them to delete my number from their list. I
haven't received a call in about a year, and it started dwindling since I
started using these tactics. I don't care if any of these things are true
or not, they don't know either.

BOB
and I think your solution might be better
;-)

Here is what I do 'usually' after asking who they are:
I say in a pleasant-as-possible voice, "We do not take solicitation calls
here. I am going to hang-up now."
And I do.
A few times I have got a 'ring-back' with no one there, and I know it's
'themmmmmmm."
Dee Dee

Julia Altshuler said:

Default User said:

Not a problem anymore. The no-call list has completely removed that.
There's no such thing for spammers.

I'm on every do-not-call list known. All they have to do is pretend
they're calling for charity donations or not tell me what they're
really advertising until they're well into their harrassment speech.

In Missouri, that's a violation of the law. The AG will cheerfully sue
them for that.

Brian

--
If televison's a babysitter, the Internet is a drunk librarian who
won't shut up.
-- Dorothy Gambrell (http://catandgirl.com)

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Blinky the Shark said:

I'd like to have the spammers paved over.

--
Blinky

Seconded... or fit with cement shoes.
--
Peace, Om

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George said:

Quoted message said:

I'd love to have my driveway paved to control the stupid weeds, but I'd
hire a local contractor. ;-)

Scammers don't do paving because it is too much work . The famous scam
is to show up in a pickup truck claiming they were working in the
neighborhood and have leftover blacktop coating and they will give you a
great deal just to get rid of it. It turns out to be old oil or some
cheap Walmart black paint which they quickly spread on your driveway and
disappear with your money.

I'm glad I'm not that stupid.

I'm considering bricking the driveway. This gravel and weed mess is
getting to be a royal pain in the ass. Anyone have any ideas that are
not too expensive?
--
Peace, Om

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Kathleen said:

"Dude. We've got this whole truckload of prime** quality beef and we
just want to sell it really quick."

* Too bad that pushing grass isn't illegal.

** Translate as "strangely gristly cuts not known to the general
public". And it was my neighbor, not me, who bought from them.

Oh man... that sux.

I've NEVER bought beef off of a truck! Nor would I...
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Julia Altshuler said:

Default User said:

Not a problem anymore. The no-call list has completely removed that.
There's no such thing for spammers.

I'm on every do-not-call list known. All they have to do is pretend
they're calling for charity donations or not tell me what they're really
advertising until they're well into their harrassment speech. Or they
call from out of the country. I think we should blow up their buildings.

--Lia

I just hang up on them anymore.

I have an answering machine that I use to screen all landline calls now.
Anyone that I really want to talk to has my cell phone number.
--
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Steve Wertz said:

Julia Altshuler said:

I'm on every do-not-call list known. All they have to do is pretend
they're calling for charity donations or not tell me what they're really
advertising until they're well into their harrassment speech. Or they
call from out of the country. I think we should blow up their buildings.

It seems like every major company and government agencies phones
are being rerouted to India these days.

I called the Federal Department of Labor and the Texas Workforce
Commission (Unemployment Office) last week. Guess where my calls
were routed?

I'll second your motion.

-sw

Steve, remind me to e-mail you my cell number.
Have you looked at tracfone yet? It really is affordable since there are
no monthly bills.
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T said:

I don't necesarily want to kill spammers. I just want to persecute them.

Seriously, I'd love to put together an elite team composed of financial
auditors, detectives, and others with skills useful to
prosecute/persecute spammers.

How to get rid of telemarketers...

1. If they want to loan you money, tell them you just filed
for bankruptcy and you could sure use some money.

2. If they start out with, "How are you today?" say, "Why do
you want to know?" Alternately, you can tell them, "I'm so glad you
asked, because no one these days seems to care, and I have all these
problems; my arthritis is acting up, my eyelashes are sore, my car
won't start..." When they try to get to the sell, just keep talking
about your problems.

3. If they say they're John Doe from XYZ Company, ask them to spell
their name. Then ask them to spell the company name. Then ask them where
it is located. Continue asking them personal questions or
questions about their company for as long as necessary.

4. This works great if you are male: Telemarketer: "Hi, my name is Judy
and I'm with XYZ Company..." You: (Wait for a second) With a real husky
voice ask, "What are you wearing?"

5. Cry out in surprise, "Judy! Is that you? Oh my God! Judy, how have
you been?" Hopefully, this will give Judy a few brief moments of terror
as she tries to figure out where she could know you from.

6. Say "No", over and over. Be sure to vary the sound of each one, and
keep a rhythmic tempo, even as they are trying to speak. This is most
fun if you can do it until they hang up.

7. If MCI calls trying to get you to sign up for the Family and
Friends Plan, reply, in as SINISTER a voice as you can, "I don't have
any friends...would YOU be my friend?"

8. If the company cleans rugs, respond: "Can you get blood out?
Can you get out GOAT blood? How about HUMAN blood?

9. ASK HIM/HER TO MARRY you. When they get all flustered, tell them
that you could not just give your credit card number to a complete
stranger.

10. Tell the telemarketer that you work for the same company, they
often can't sell to their fellow employees.

11. Answer the phone. As soon as you realize it is a telemarketer, set
the receiver down, shout or scream "Oh my God!!!" and then hang-up.

12. Tell the telemarketer you are busy at the moment and ask them if
they will give you their HOME phone number, you will call them back.
When the telemarketer explains that they cannot give out
their HOME number, you say "I guess you don't want anyone bothering you
at home, right?" The telemarketer will agree and you say, "Now you know
how I feel!" Hang up.

13. Ask them to repeat everything they say, several times.

14. Tell them it is dinner time, BUT ask if they would please hold. Put
them on your speaker phone while you continue to eat at your leisure.
Smack your food loudly and continue with your dinner conversation.

15. Tell the telemarketer you are on "home incarceration"and ask if
they could bring you some beer.

16. Tell the telemarketer, "Okay, I will listen to you. But I should
probably tell you, I'm not wearing any clothes."

17. Insist that the caller is really your buddy Leon, playing a joke.
"Come on Leon, cut it out! Seriously, Leon, how's your momma?"

18. Tell them you are hard of hearing and that they need to
speakup...louder... louder... louder...

19. Tell them to talk VERY
SLOWLY, because you want to write DOWN EVERY WORD
--
Peace, Om

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Steve Wertz said:

BOB said:

I haven't received
a call in about a year, and it started dwindling since I started using
these
tactics. I don't care if any of these things are true or not, they don't
know either.

If they're female, I ask them what they're wearing and if they
prefer thongs or briefs.

And they often have the nerve to get upset.

-sw

<lol>

Guess if I get a guy on the phone, I can ask if they wear speedo
undies...
--
Peace, Om

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Dee Dee said:

Here is what I do 'usually' after asking who they are:
I say in a pleasant-as-possible voice, "We do not take solicitation calls
here. I am going to hang-up now."
And I do.
A few times I have got a 'ring-back' with no one there, and I know it's
'themmmmmmm."
Dee Dee

Since I've started routinely answering the phone at home like I do at
work, a LOT of telemarketers hang up on me.

I answer "Good morning (or afternoon), how may I help you?"

There seems to be a general policy against telemarket spamming
businesses and for some reason, answering the phone that way makes them
think that that is what they have called.
--
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Steve Wertz said:

BOB said:

I haven't received
a call in about a year, and it started dwindling since I started using these
tactics. I don't care if any of these things are true or not, they don't
know either.

If they're female, I ask them what they're wearing and if they
prefer thongs or briefs.

And they often have the nerve to get upset.

LOL! I should start asking them, "Will you listen while I touch
myself?"

Quoted message said:

-sw

--Bryan

"Omelet" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Your list of things to do when telemarketers call is hilarious!

A friend of mine had a sister who would put her four-year-old on the phone
with them. He would constantly giggle, ask them silly questions, etc.,
until the caller gave up.

I guess it was pretty funny, because after a while he got wise to the scheme
and had a list of things to say when the telemarketer would try to get the
kid to get Mom back on the phone, he had a list of things to tell them.
Among the favorites:

* Mom's taking a shower.
* Mom's talking to herself and has her head in the oven.
* Dad's home and he and Mom have gone into their bedroom. I'm not supposed
to *ever* knock on the door when *that* happens!
* Mom went out looking for Grandma - the front door was unlocked and she
went out and got lost again...
* Mom won't come to the phone - she just found Dad's vodka.
* Mom's in the backyard burning some magazines. She keeps screaming that
real bunnies don't have staples in their bellybuttons.
* I'm lonely, will you be my friend?

~~ Shelly ~~

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The Truthful Assh0le said:

Steve Wertz said:

BOB said:

I haven't received
a call in about a year, and it started dwindling since I started using
these
tactics. I don't care if any of these things are true or not, they don't
know either.

If they're female, I ask them what they're wearing and if they
prefer thongs or briefs.

And they often have the nerve to get upset.

LOL! I should start asking them, "Will you listen while I touch
myself?"

Quoted message said:

-sw

--Bryan

Then moan creatively. ;-)
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Peace, Om

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