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Re: Optik TV Added After Suspicious Call; Legit?
I just blocked it. I’m sure it’s a legit contact from TELUS, but I guarantee they’re trying to sell something. The give-away is actually the lack of voicemail, which tells me the most important thing… they push sales for a commission of some kind. If they leave a voicemail and you call back, there’s almost zero chance of getting the same person.. so someone else gets the commission. All these companies are pretty well the same and use the same systems. Ever notice the delay from your “hello” to when they start talking? That’s because they’re using a crappy VOIP system and are not even connecting to the line until it’s confirmed to be answered by a person. My rule for all 800 numbers is simple. - if I get a call with no ID, I don’t answer. - if they call back, I answer with a generic “hello” - if I get no response within 2 seconds, I hang up. - if they call again and it’s the same as the previous call, I block the number. - if it’s important, a real human can pick up a real phone and dial my number. Or they can pick any one of a number of other ways to reach me. Tis my 2 cents.227KViews2likes0Comments