1st Gen Lunchtable Thread - General Discussion

I just got five robocallers in a row this morning. All the same message in Mandarin from different 1-800 numbers. This is ridiculous.

 

Ni-hao

I get those too haha

Only started after I got a credit card.... thanks JP Morgan for not selling my information :/

 

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Gets new truck*

Complains

 

But it’s not me

 

That can't be it, they know that if they sell your info repeat business isn't likely. I never use my credit card, so they're probably pissed I'm not one of the dumb-asses that carries a balance

Generic stock photos and generic description, it's a KSL serial killer

 

That’s really smart, I wonder if that’ll work.

My number has been on the Do Not Call registry since 2004 but it doesn’t stop them.

I don’t say “hello” when it comes to unknown numbers. They’re listening for a response. A normal human being will say hello.

 

I can’t afford it anyway haha


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Pop up trailer> RTT

The palomino survived another spring haha

 

I get 2 - 5 a day for the past few months, it's getting fucking ridiculous. I block each one after they call but they always call again using different numbers, and 99% of the time it's from my area code (626). Always some lady robot speaking in a foreign language with elevator music in the background.

I don't answer them anymore either, just let them ring through or cancel the call. Some news story about this whole thing said that if you don't answer they eventually remove your number, but that hasn't happened for me yet.

 

They’re targeting Chinese immigrants. A rough translation of it is “we have your immigration papers at the embassy, if you do not pay xx amount of money you will be deported.”

 

Git to it! Well at least the statement balance, paying off the total doesn't net you the same good credit boost but it's still a lot better than paying in installments.

I answer the phone like Uncle Jessie from Full House... "Talk to me"

Does it smell as bad as it looks?

 

The camper? Nah

 

I used to get those fake IRS phone calls too where'd they leave you a voicemail saying you're going to be arrested if you don't call them back and settle your supposed "debt" with them. I called them back and called them out on being a fucking scam and they haven't called me again since.

These robo calls are the worst though since you can't vent your frustration to an actual English speaking human being lol.

 

Government agencies will never call you, I don't know why that is so hard for people to comprehend. They have to have verification it is actually you, they will send a certified letter or a police officer if it is that important

 

yeah the only credit cards worth having are the ones where you at least get cash back or travel points, I never understood the point of opening up a credit card that has no reward system.

 

Yup, Ive dealt with the IRS before (for real, and it was not fun) so I know they never call...they just send you extremely nerve wracking letters in the mail lol.

 

or how about an AMEX card where you have to pay them an annual fee to have the card

 

Plus they charge business more to run them so places just flat out don't accept it

 

yeah that's for dumb rich people lol. I guess AMEX has their own rewards though, but yeah it's not a cheap membership to have.

Although I do hear they're one of the best ones to deal with if you have to contest charges and stuff like that.

 

Not having rewards keeps me from spending too much and wasting money. I just want the credit.