What are the odds this was a scam?

You're waaaaaaay too gentle. Once I know it's a bullshit call that should be covered by my registration on the Do Not Call list, I turn the tables and start asking them questions about their sexual history.

 

That's awesome. And incredible. The alphabet backward?

 

Unfortunately with spoofing technology, you can't tell if the number on your Caller ID is an authentic one.

 

Guy calls last night to see if I want to "lock in" at the present rate for Rolling Stone to beat the inevitable price increase.

JD: "I locked in years ago when I got a lifetime subscription."

Guy: (pause, then hangs up)

 

Sadly, JD, the joke there is on you. A lifetime subscription to Rolling Stone?

 

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! You're right. That was 20 bucks down the drain!

(OK, might have been 30. That's how many years ago it was. I think I got my money's worth, and I entertained you as a bonus!)

 

Before I got on Do Not Call,, I used to get a bunch of phone solicitations.

When they would ask me if they could speak to me, I would tell them they could, but that I would charge $5 for the first minute, and $6 for each additional minute. Some would hang up, although it was funny to hear the callers from Asia stammering in confusion. One guy actually cracked up laughing (and no, I didn't buy anything from him).

 

Got this call a few days ago. Except my car never had a warranty. I bought it used from some dude down the street. It was all automated, otherwise I would have stayed on the phone.

 

think of the tickets she could help me avoid. too bad her bedtime is 8 p.m.

 

These assholes finally stopped calling my cellphone when I pressed 1 and told them I was reporting them to the FTC, which I did. I actually got something back from the FTC saying that they're looking into it. I assume these were the same people who send me a postcard every other week with FINAL NOTICE--Extend Your Warranty on it.