The Musings Of An Opinionated Sod [Help Me Grow!]

What follows is the transcript of the entire conversation.

Me: “Hello?”

Caller: “Is that Mr Campbell?”

Me: “Yes.”

Caller: “Oh hello, this is HSBC.”

Me: “Hello.”

Caller: “We’re calling about your recent credit card fraud.”

Me: “Oh, OK.”

Caller: “First, can I ask you some security questions?”

Me: “Actually, before we get to that, can you prove to me you’re from HSBC?”

Caller: “Pardon?”

Me: “Well, how do I know you’re from HSBC? You know you’re talking to me because you rang my number but how do I know you’re from HSBC, you could be anybody.”

Caller: “Errrm …”

P A U S E

Caller: “But …”

P A U S E

Caller: “Hmmmmn …”

Me: “Well can you tell me what it’s about?”

Caller: “Yes, we’ve fully credited your account.”

Me: “Well that wasn’t too hard to tell me was it.”

Caller: “Errrm …”

Me: “Bye.”

Caller: [said meekly] “Goodbye.”