How do you handle telemarking calls?

[yssie]

I just don't pick up any phone.
Problem solved.

It does annoy people I'd rather not annoy, though. I've been a bit better lately - I think -

 

[Lotus99]

I also work from home and have to answer the phone. Ugh.

I get Rachel from Card Services. <click>
I get "Dave from Vindows" (i.e. scammer in India). I say "Go away scammer!" and hang up.

Best caller ID ever: PHONE SCAM
Yup.

The "charity" calls bug me, too. Most of them are third-party companies, so the charities are unlikely to get much out of a donation anyway. I just tell them I don't donate to charities who use telemarketing. <click>