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Scam Likely a Phone Salesman

Scam Likely called me eleven times yesterday
Fifty-two times this week
I do not pick up
I used to though

When I was younger sales calls were a personal challenge to me.
I wanted to see if I could make them hang up first.
Salesman: Do you own your own home?
Me: No, but I would love to. Can you send me some money?

Salesman: Would you love to have new windows?
Me: I live in a tent down by the river.

Salesman: I can give you a terrific insurance quote
Me; What’s that?
Salesman (or Scam Likely): I can tell you how to save money
Me: I save money by not paying for insurance.

When my children were younger, I discovered something marvelous.
If you hand the phone to a toddler, the child is delighted.
Babbling, gurgling and burping into the receiver with glee.
Scam Likely hangs up first every time.

Copyright © Caren Krutsinger

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