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I think there are many middle-men involved in these robocalls. The pattern I’ve seen personally is: 1. Offshore screeners asking basic information to pre-quali
by 300bps 5y ago
I think there are many middle-men involved in these robocalls. The pattern I’ve seen personally is:
1. Offshore screeners asking basic information to pre-qualify the called party
2. Commission sales people adept at identifying actually interested people vs people just trying to waste their time
For some companies it stops there as they try to close their offer (ex: extended car warranty) with you directly but for others they seem to then sell the lead to:
3. Third parties that buy the leads
Impossible going after #1. Slim chances going after #2. I think the best bet is to go after #3. I actually feigned interest long enough with one to get to a local Allstate insurance agent. I explained the leads she was paying for were contributing to the 20+ spam calls I get per day.
She didn’t care. She said the leads the company provided were good so she was going to keep buying them. I think that’s the person to go after. According to the law, they’re as guilty as anyone else in the chain.
- fortran77 5y agoAlso, semi-legitimate companies have affiliate sales programs. So the person making the call may be removed from the company ultimately offering the service. And you'll never find out who they are.