Feb 15, 2016
After numerous calls to my house (we're on the DNC list) I finally answered to tell them to stop calling. I couldn't get a word in.
This is a 3 part process this company uses:
Step 1: The lady immediately launched into "I'm not calling to sell you anything, it's just a survey". I figured it was political and I'd get it overwith. She asked a number of questions about my home - did I have a water softener, the condition of my roof, if I used solar....the questions were all over the place. I was very vague with my answers. Then she said she'd send out a Home Depot gift card for my participation and then she verified my address which I found disturbing that she had that info. I assumed I'd never receive the gift card or it would come by mail. But the questions seemed like a fishing expedition to me.
Step 2: A few days later another person called and left a message that I needed to call her back so she could get the gift card to me asap. I waited a few days to call back because they called everyday. I sort of figured what would come next.
Step 3: And I was correct.........When I finally called back I was obviously apprehensive and she then launched into a speech and I told her to stop. She asked what was wrong and I told her I felt like they were trying to sell me something I don't want. She said she wasn't (lie). She said she wanted to send someone over and they would do an inspection of my house (yeah, right) and check my water because it could be contaminated. I cut her off and said "absolutely not - I knew this was about selling me something and I didn't appreciate them insulting me by saying it's not". She said I was under no obligation to purchase anything and I'd get my gift card. I told her to keep her gift card because no one is coming to my home.
I guess the scams just keep changing.