blueerica's thread made me think about this trick:
I forget where I read this but here's a good way to get back at those telemarketing companies.
You get a call. It's clearly a telemarketer. If they know someone in the house by name and you're positive it's no one you know, tell them to hold on and you'll get whomever they're looking for. Then put the phone down and go about your business. They'll wait and wait. This waiting costs their company money. Make 'em pay.
Sometimes they'll start with a long spiel and won't let you talk. If they do, just put the phone down on the counter and walk away.
I've done this several times and they do eventually hang up, but those minutes add up, baby!
It's evil yet fun for the whole family.
