Not happy what a scam!

[Treewarrior]

Had a phone call today.

 

Hello, can I speak to the proprieter of Chartley Tree Services?

 

Yes speaking.

 

I am calling on behalf of my boss, Steven Walsh. He needs a quote doing for some treework in Altrincham. Please would you call him on 01273 978222 for the details?

 

Is he not in the office then?

 

No he's in but I can't put you through directly.

 

Where are you based? Brighton she said

 

I then called the above number, got through to 'The Building Services Directory' and asked for Steven Walsh. Oh he's out at the moment can I help?

 

Yes I said, what are you selling me, this is wasting my time. I do not appreciate people calling me to scam a return phone call.

 

Well Mr Wild we do NOT like being labelled scammers..Goodbye!

 

Just thought I'd let you all know. What a bunch of pratts.

 

Check out their website, as bad as YELL . COM:stupid::stupid:

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Building Trades Database Ltd.

[Highland Forestry]

People like BT Customerstreet use the exact same tactics.

 

Called me asking for a quote, then when I called them back it was to sell me website hits and a listing on thier directory! Cheeky.

[skyhuck]

Why on earth did you ring???????????????????

 

If he wants to speak to YOU he should ring YOU!!!!!!!!!!!

 

I would have just said "if he wants to speak to me please ask him to call me".

[Treewarrior]

Why on earth did you ring???????????????????

 

If he wants to speak to YOU he should ring YOU!!!!!!!!!!!

 

I would have just said "if he wants to speak to me please ask him to call me".

You're right, fell for the bait, when she said they had an urgent job in Altrincham

[skyhuck]

You're right, fell for the bait, when she said they had an urgent job in Altrincham

 

They are scum!!!!!!!!!!!

[Dean Lofthouse]

Why on earth did you ring???????????????????

 

If he wants to speak to YOU he should ring YOU!!!!!!!!!!!

 

I would have just said "he wants to speak to me please ask him to call me".

 

I never ring customers..unless they have rung me first

 

If someone asks me to "ring there friend cos he wants some tree work doing" I tell them to tell them to ring me. IMO if they cant be bothered ringing, they're not the type of customer I want

[skyhuck]

I never ring customers..unless they have rung me first

 

If someone asks me to "ring there friend cos he wants some tree work doing" I tell them to tell them to ring me. IMO if they cant be bothered ringing, they're not the type of customer I want

 

Totally agree!!!!!!!

 

Same goes for 0800 numbers, I get people trying to sell me one, I just say "if they don't want to pay the cost of a call, they are not a customer I want!!"

[Tom D]

I've started getting those silent calls on my mobile now as well, If the number is unknown and no one speaks for a couple of seconds after you answer just hang up quick.

 

I had a chat with the gut from YP a few months ago, he was saying how he could guarentee a certain number of calls a month, I had to point out that 90% of them would be cold callers trying to sell stuff.

[Alinicoll]

I've started getting those silent calls on my mobile now as well, If the number is unknown and no one speaks for a couple of seconds after you answer just hang up quick.

 

I had a chat with the gut from YP a few months ago, he was saying how he could guarentee a certain number of calls a month, I had to point out that 90% of them would be cold callers trying to sell stuff.

 

Actually that 98%

 

I never answer my phone unless is a local number or a mobile.