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I actually tell CONTRACTOR TELEMARKETERS that I would LOVE to have them come out and I'll discuss more with the person who shows up. If they won't relent, tell them to have a manager call them back. They'll likely call from a non SPOOFED / FAKE Caller ID.

When the new person calls to "rectify the situation" or complete an appointment, ASK IF YOU CAN CALL THEM BACK since you are now busy.

After confirming a working number, ...

THEN, report them to www.DoNotCall.gov You can use both the faked and real number in the report. It is my understanding that when the FTC catches up to these people, it is between $10,000.00 and $25K PER VERIFIED COMPLAINT CALL. This really takes the incentive out.

These telemarketers are generally NOT contractors, can't answer any information about contracting or contractor license numbers, because they only SELL YOUR INFORMATION LEAD to a contractor who is either in on the deal, or an unsuspecting legit contractor.

Of all the people that have actually come to visit ME for an appointment, NONE could provide a legitimate CA CONTRACTORS SALES LICENSE. One produced a CSLB.CA.GOV license, but I don't believe they were actually part of the business and possibly had stolen the identity of the business and then would likely subcontract the work, or again, sell the LEAD to a contractor.

If you haven't called a contractor, checked them on the License Check feature of the California State License board, and verified that the salesperson who arrives is a licensed SALESMAN, then do not have anyone come over to your home to give you an estimate.

Also check the BBB.org, although their system is not perfect and may be deeply flawed, but you can see how many complaints have made it to the BBB and how many have been resolved.

Also, use REVIEW SERVICES, like YELP.com or just do an internet search for "business name reviews" for more info. Again, realize, that most of the business that call you unsolicited are likely using fake names and minimal website support to appear to be more legit.

If these telemarketing and contracting people are willing to break small laws to get jobs, they are likely to break big laws to maximize profits, like NO PERMITS, bad work, improper or nonexistent insurance, etc.

if a worker injures themselves on your property, YOU CAN LOSE YOUR HOUSE in neverending injury lawsuits.

You've been warned!