There are few things as annoying as having your 'phone ringing off the hook, only to pick up the receiver and realize that there is a telemarketer on the other end. She or he wants you to take a survey or wants to interest you in some useless product or wants to tell you that you have a chance of winning some stupid, fake lottery or something else to waste your time. Most of us either cut them off before they can launch into their sales pitch or simply hang up on them.
When one Austin, Texas man recently did the latter, he was surprised when the ticked off telemarketer he hung up on actually called him back to give him a piece of her mind. She allegedly accused him of being a "wimp" and uttered a few other unpleasant random thoughts.
The stunned gent tried to report the avenging telemarketer to her supervisors, but has not received much help, since they pretty much attributed her tirade to "frustration.". The guy plans to pursue the matter further and the FTC may even have to step in.
Wanna know the best way to avoid incidents like this?
Two words...
ANSWERING MACHINE.