06-13-2014, 07:43 AM
First world problem:
I've been getting annoying automated calls the last few days. When I answer, a pleasant computer says "thank you for your call; goodbye" and then hangs up. I guess computers get lonely, too, but this is annoying.
So I finally called the number on the caller ID and got a recorded message saying that I should call 1-800-VERIZON for assistance. I called the 800 number and after a few minutes on hold, I spoke with a very un-helpful woman who wanted me to upload six DNA samples before she could answer any questions. Finally, she forwarded me to their "illegal calls dep't" which is apparently just a recording that says their offices aren't open, even when they should be.
Fuck that shit. I went to fcc.gov and filed a complaint against the motherfuckers. If a phone company the size of Verizon can't get their head around proper application of telemarketing laws, maybe they should think about going into some other line of business.
I've been getting annoying automated calls the last few days. When I answer, a pleasant computer says "thank you for your call; goodbye" and then hangs up. I guess computers get lonely, too, but this is annoying.
So I finally called the number on the caller ID and got a recorded message saying that I should call 1-800-VERIZON for assistance. I called the 800 number and after a few minutes on hold, I spoke with a very un-helpful woman who wanted me to upload six DNA samples before she could answer any questions. Finally, she forwarded me to their "illegal calls dep't" which is apparently just a recording that says their offices aren't open, even when they should be.
Fuck that shit. I went to fcc.gov and filed a complaint against the motherfuckers. If a phone company the size of Verizon can't get their head around proper application of telemarketing laws, maybe they should think about going into some other line of business.