As previously discussed, the former owner of my phone number is apparently a major dead-beat. I must get at least two to three calls a day for David Ghent. However, they've started going something like the one I got this afternoon...
*ring*
DB: Hello?
CSR: May I speak with Mr. David Ghent, please?
DB: Speaking. (there's absolutely no crime involved in me lying to some random fuckwit about my identity)
CSR: I'm name with collections company calling regarding the amount you owe creditor, I'm wondering if you'd like to pay that amount in full today, via a telephone check?
DB: Fuck you.
CSR: (stammers) Excuse me?
DB: Fuck you. You're not getting a dime from me.
CSR: Sir, I need to remind you this is an attempt to collect a debt (insert that long speech we've all heard at one time or another here)... Now, sir, you owe this money and need to make some sort of payment on it.
DB: Or what? What are you going to fucking do about it? Call me some more?
CSR: Sir, if you refuse to pay, we will be left with no choice but to press the matter via legal avenues.
DB: Go for it. I don't care. Even if I lose, I'm not paying you a dime.
CSR: Is there some reason you feel you don't need to pay what you owe, sir?
DB: I don't like you. You annoy me, creditor annoyed me too, that's why I didn't pay them. If you want to take me to court, that's fine, but don't ever fucking call here again.
CSR: You're saying that you wish this to go to court?
DB: Yes.
CSR: *chuckling* Very well, Mr. Ghent, I've noted in the account that you desire us to sue you, so I'll be happy to pass that recommendation along. Have a nice day.
DB: Bite me.
*click*
Maybe if I get enough of his creditors really pissed off at him, he'll update them with his correct contact info, seeing as how he hasn't had this number in about 18 months or so...
*LMAO*
Oh man...I am going to bust a gut.
Awesome
I've got the same thing with "Ricardo Aguilar" and his lovely wife Carol. It's only been 9 months and I continually get calls for him. In English and in Spanish. First I thought he was a major league deadbeat, which still may be true. Seems to be he's a 'someone' in Hollywood and people keep trying him to work...kinda strange he wouldn't update his info. At Derek's inspiration, I'm going to have some fun next time someone calls. Maybe I'll agree and mumble. A lot.
Ya know technically YOU could be sued for impersinating someone :)
"Sue" whom? Did the person see Derek talking into the phone? Derek had company and someone picked up the phone possibly.
Told you many times...write a book! This was priceless!
Same problem here with Johnathan and Lacrecia Ellis. It's bad, lawyers calling leaving threatening messages and such. I get at least 3 calls every day of the week from creditors/collectors/lawyers. I was even at best buy and they asked my phone number and it came up "John Ellis". It's a big hassle, I think I will try the "Derek" method this next today when I get home.
Mom: I was never quite serious with the whole "sue him" idea...aka the smiley face and technically, someone could BUT...it'd be a complete and uttery waste of time...though rather hilarious
::taking notes::
This is great!
I've been at this address for FOUR years! I get threatening letters from attorneys and collections for some fucktard that apparently lived here before I did. And somehow "they" have tied my address with my phone number, so I get calls too! FOUR freakin' years! This guy wrote bad checks, defaulted on loans, breached service contracts ... you name it! FOUR years!!! And they are still looking for him here!