A free top of the line home security system, you say.

Yes Sir, we are giving away a top of the line home security system by GE to homeowners in your area just to try us out.

Me: What kind of system is it?

Them: Again Sir, top of the line.

Me: Yes you said that several times now..what model, what are the features, who monitors it?

Them: Sir it’s made by GE, it has so many features that I would need more time to explain them to you.

Me: Hey I answered the phone, I have time…tell me all about it.

Them: Sir, do you have any other questions?

Me: You said you are giving away the system to homeowners in my area, what area would that be exactly?

Them: Sir, the local area around where you live.

Me: And that would be?

Them: Sir are you playing games with me?

Me: Of course, it’s what I do.

Them: I hate you.

{and the caller hung up}

*These types of calls are a scam. The caller offers something of value in exchange for your address, credit card number or identification. Do NOT ever give out your information to strangers via the phone, email or text. The reason I answer the phone is to waste their time and keep them on the phone so they aren’t potentially ripping someone off. Of course, then I share my phone adventures with YOU. And some of my past adventures were used in my book “Rob Versus The Scammers“

Protect yourself against scams…read “Rob Versus The Scammers”

Rob Anspach

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Rob Anspach is affectionately known as “Mr. Sarcasm” to his friends. To everyone else, he’s a Certified Digital Marketing Strategist, Authority Amplification Expert, Best-Selling Author, Podcaster, Speaker, and Publisher who helps entrepreneurs, experts, and organizations expand their influence, credibility, and legacy.

With more than 30 years of experience building brands and positioning leaders as industry authorities, Rob specializes in authority marketing, storytelling strategy, and digital visibility. He is known for helping experts move beyond simply being known… and become respected, trusted, and remembered.

Rob has authored, co-authored, or produced 65+ books covering topics such as social media marketing, podcasting, copywriting, personal injury law, military law, entrepreneurship, customer experience, life lessons, scams, sarcasm-driven business strategy, and more. His publishing and authority-building clients include attorneys, speakers, doctors, consultants, real estate professionals, coaches, and corporate leaders seeking to elevate their visibility and thought leadership.

He is also the host of The E-Heroes Podcast, featuring 385+ interviews with entrepreneurs, innovators, and industry disruptors. The show is distributed across major platforms including Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible, iHeartRadio, Spotify, and additional global streaming networks.

Through consulting, publishing, and strategic authority positioning, Rob works with businesses and organizations worldwide to help them increase revenue, strengthen brand trust, and capture high-value online opportunities.

Rob is available for speaking engagements, media interviews, podcast guest appearances, and corporate training programs focused on authority marketing, legacy branding, and strategic visibility.

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