One Phone Call and an Offer

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It is my habit before not to answer any call when only number is appearing on my phone screen. At least, the person could send me a text message first, introduce himself and inform that he will be calling later. Since I’m starting to be considerate, I’ll answered one phone call from an unfamiliar voice which later introduced herself a representative from one of the network provider here in my country which is the Philippines. She then introduced the network’s new product and it’s a bit promising but confusing. After the explanation on how the systems work, she then asked my full name so that we can continue the process of registration which I’m skeptical. I’m not revealing my identity, NEVER! At this time, it’s better to be aware of the many scammers luring their baits for potential victims than regretting later. According to the caller, the network is introducing its latest offering to their subscribers where you just load your cell phone for 15Php/week or about 30 cents in USD(no more activation, it’s a direct subscription) to access medical practitioners throughout the country and ask questions or concerns at times during when you can’t visit them in their clinics especially at night. She said they have large pool of such practitioners which you could ask anytime you want as long as you were subscribed. That’s sounds good, right? Imagine, you no longer visit clinics and could do the consultation in a very minimal amount? I’m unconvinced so I asked several questions about the possibility and why the cheap amount when you’re charge in standard pricing at their clinics. She said that’s the very advantage so she repeated the descriptions and asked me again my full name to continue the process of registration which I reply back to think it first. “Thank you” The words from the other line and that’s the end of the conversation. A random call it was. Are you receiving unusual offer from any sales representatives? How do you deal with them?