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Originally Posted by Paul
On the (rare) occasion I answer an unknown call, I dont say anything, I let them speak first. If they start off on a sales (or survey) pitch they get cut off.
If they start asking me to "verify my identity" they quickly get reminded they called me, so they can either consider me verified, or end the call, their choice.
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I adopt a simlar aproach, its suprising how many "unsolicited" calls end when you dont speak. Its also quite funny the confusion that " your'e the people who rang me so you must know my details" statement causes.