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I've gotten pretty good at finding ways to get them to immediately disconnect. For example, ask where they're physically located. Or ask for their name, job title, and supervisor. I'm not as good as keeping them on the line though. Sometimes I just put them on silent hold awhile.

That reminds me: if you ever receive a call from a legit collection agency, be prepared in advance. You have the right to ask them specific questions that they need to answer, according to regulation, if they have a legitimate debt to collect. Your second opportunity to ask the questions will be more difficult, so take advantage of them reaching out. Have a list by your phone or on your Favorites.

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A few weeks ago I picked up, I must've given some people some fake data because the telemarketers always ask if they're speaking to a Mr. $[not my name], and I interrupted her as she blah-blah-ed away. I said "Hold on. So, from now on this phone conversation is recorded. If you consent, continue speaking, if you don't consent, hang up.".