Sep 27, 2013
I called the number back. Heavy accent, so I kept making him slow down and repeat what he said. He asked about a bunch of medications, like zanax etc, I was polite and said no I had a local doctor and pharmacy and didn't have any idea how he got my number, perhaps it was a typo. He apologized and said thank you, so i thanked him. Interesting.
I would say answer the phone, do something that takes up a lot of their time, like speak a different language or act like you are mentally slow, be polite - and see if they don't stop. They can't make many calls if you are keeping them on the line getting nothing. Often these people leave notes notes on your files so they don't get tied up the next time they get you on the phone.
disclosure - I've worked in a call center - not this kind, but I know what they do. Also check your credit cards after these calls, because if they think you're a dummy they will put through a "sale" - they got your info somewhere, it might include a way to charge a card.