We have created a fake head of department here called Malcolm Badger
When people phone up asking to speak to Malcolm Badger we know they are salesmen and we troll them asking them if their call is expected. You probably wouldn't be surprised to know that they all claim that not only is their call expected but that they spoke to Malcolm just last week and that he said to call. We never tell them he doesn't exist. We just put them on hold for a few minutes and then end the call.
( Peej, Tue 9 Jul 2013, 12:19, 1 reply, 12 years ago)

Yeah, he was all "well, he's given me his direct email"
and then proved strangely reticent to use it. He was also startled to find out our company policy was "no information over the phone, give them the enquiries email address", which has been that way for well over six years.
( Kroney, Tue 9 Jul 2013, 12:21, Reply)