Consumer & LifestylestructuralB2BMarketplace

Angi.com sales reps harass contractors who decline calls

Angi.com sales representatives leave abusive voicemails when contractors politely decline to engage, reflecting aggressive sales tactics that alienate the professional service providers the platform depends on to function.

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