National Marketing Classifieds - Wont stop calling!

Many times they use the local area code when they call. I'll pick it up if I'm expecting a phone call. It really sucks that they do that.

Sometimes, I'll be bored and play along. Then I'll make an excuse like, "Oh, somebody's at the door. Can you hold on a moment?" and just mute it, put down the phone, and go about my business. I don't hang it up. If they want to waste my time, I'll waste theirs. If it stops them from making more phone calls to other people for a few minutes, then good.