Telephone Scams...

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So here it is 8 pm and the phone rings. Caller id say - Annonymous. So I decide it's christmas, why not take the risk!? I pick up the phone and say, "hello?". There is that delay, you know, the one that lets you know it's a telemarketer. I say hello again,(big mistake) and then I hear a man say my name; I ask who is calling. so he tells me his name and who he is calling with and I say, "what can I do for you?". He say my name again, asking if that is who is talking to. I say yes, what can I do for you? He is very persistant about getting a polite greeting from me and I am not bugding. Finally he tells me that he is with the trooper asscociation and begins to ask me how much he can expect me to donate towards helping needy families during the holidays. I asked him, how can I get on the list to get help too. He said he doesn't know about that, but he could put me down for 30 - 25 dollars. Finally I decide to to cut the guy lose. I said look I have no money... can't even buy gifts for my family. And his reply... Well, we can except a $20 donation. I could not believe this guy. I responded,"did you hear me? I can't even afford gifts for my family!". Okay here's the kicker... he responded,"Okay, so I'll put you down for $10...(click)" that is when I hung up the phone. I realize that he is probably doing his job, but come on, No means freakin No! I am so tired of being hit up for money every time I turn around.