Posted by MelissaCT on 7/26/07 12:20pm
Msg #201966

Borrower not providing alternate numbers

One very good reason for a borrower NOT to provide alternate numbers is the frustration I've experienced in my FT job -- telemarketers calling multiple times per day (6 times yesterday alone) for an employee. They've called again 3 times today -- AFTER being told not to call anymore & to remove this number from their lists.

The last guy to call here got an earfull from me & then proceeded to call back & ask for me by name trying to sell me on refinance!!

No wonder why 1) borrowers don't provide anything other than a cell or home number and 2) when you do call someone at a work number, the secretary chews your head off that they can't take personal calls at work...which is why I always call a home number first & leave a message rather than irritate their employer -- unless it is specifically requested that the contact be made at a work or cell number.

Reply by jba/fl on 7/26/07 12:41pm
Msg #201980

Problem is, many home numbers not good, or people

just don't reply to the voice mails. Haven't you run into people who say we haven't had that number for 2 years? We only have cell phones?

Reply by janCA on 7/26/07 2:43pm
Msg #202031

Put yourself on the "Do Not Call" list.

It should stop all the solicitations EXCEPT from charitable organizations.

Reply by jba/fl on 7/26/07 4:05pm
Msg #202057

Re: Put yourself on the "Do Not Call" list.

and those taking surveys, looking for opinions, etc. What a joke that list turned out to be. I turned my home phone to fax and do not answer anything anymore.