Sometimes I love my job

[ericcoleman]

phone rings

Me: "This is Eric, can I help you?"

The Guy On The Phone: "Can I talk to the guy in the back who orders the maintenance supplies?"

Me: "Can you tell me who you talked to?"

TGOTP: "I can't remember his name, he's in the back."

This went on, with several variations for about a minute. He finally surrendered a name, this being Steve. There is no Steve here.

Me: "You're just fishing aren't you?

TGOTP: "No I'm not, and you're not getting my business" At least I think he said business, he was already hanging up the phone. I love these guys. They always brighten my day. If they are a Toner Phoner, I generally tell them to call the corporate office and give them the National Toner Fraud Hotline.

Comments

[stephanieb.livejournal.com]

There's a National Toner Fraud Hotline? I need that!
I always just tell them that we have a contract and see how quickly they hang up.

[ericcoleman]

I have several numbers that I send them to, but I would recommend this one, 877-382-4357

It's the Federal Trade Commission fraud line.

[alymid.livejournal.com]

that is rockin excellent!!! But of course if I transfered them, I wouldn't get the fun of torturing them - letting them think I am going to fall for it, and then reaming them out on the phone.