#ScamCalls #StopScammers #SpamCallPrevention
๐ Are you tired of receiving endless scam and spam calls? Do you want to know how to make those annoying scammers stop calling you for good? Look no further! In this guide, we will share with you some clever tactics to put a stop to those pesky calls and reclaim your peace of mind.
## Why Do Scammers Call?
Scammers and spammers often target individuals in an attempt to steal personal information or money. They use tactics like robocalls, phishing emails, and fake websites to deceive unsuspecting victims. Some common reasons why scammers call include:
1. Trying to obtain your credit card information
2. Pretending to be from a government agency to scare you into giving up personal details
3. Offering fake services or products in exchange for payment
4. Threatening legal action if you don’t comply with their demands
## How to Make Scammers Stop Calling You
### 1. Answer with Caution
When you receive a call from an unknown number, approach it with caution. Here are some tips on how to handle the situation:
– Be wary of answering calls from numbers you don’t recognize
– If you do answer, don’t give out any personal information
– Hang up immediately if the caller starts asking for sensitive data
### 2. Use Call Blocking Features
Most smartphones have built-in call blocking features that allow you to block specific numbers. Take advantage of this technology to stop scammers in their tracks. Here’s how to enable call blocking on popular devices:
– **iPhone:** Go to Settings > Phone > Call Blocking & Identification
– **Android:** Open the Phone app > More > Settings > Blocked Numbers
### 3. Report Scam Calls
If you receive a suspicious call, report it to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) or your phone carrier. By reporting scam calls, you can help authorities track down and stop scammers from targeting more victims.
### 4. Play Mind Games with Scammers
As mentioned in the story above, you can have some fun with scammers by turning the tables on them. Here are some playful tactics to try:
– Use humor to throw them off guard
– Pretend to be interested in their offer and waste their time
– Ask them personal questions to make them uncomfortable
### 5. Stay Informed and Educated
Keep yourself informed about the latest scam tactics and how to protect yourself. Stay up-to-date on common scam trends, so you can recognize them when they come your way. Remember, knowledge is power when it comes to dealing with scammers.
## Conclusion
In conclusion, dealing with scam and spam calls can be frustrating, but there are ways to fight back. By following the tips and tactics outlined in this guide, you can make scammers think twice before calling you again. Remember to stay vigilant, report suspicious calls, and have a sense of humor when dealing with scammers. With the right strategies in place, you can reclaim control over your phone and keep those pesky scammers at bay. Good luck! ๐ก๏ธ
Weaponized idiocy. I love it.
There’s no hate like Christian love….
Gee… I wonder why that’s such a popular phrase online these days?
Brilliantly Holy!
Pray them away. But to the god of my choosing.
I worked in a shop full of loud machinery. My favorite was to get to a person and then lay the phone down on/near whatever was loudest near me. Air compressor, generally. Sometimes a sander or saw. They stop calling real quick when they get their ears blasted by a saw.
When scammers call I put phone on speaker and start playing random adult videos funny when they ask you to repeat something
I prefer playing a fax machine’s noises at earsplitting (to them) volume.
You have reached a fax machine with AUTHORITY.
I try to tell them all popular movie at the time spoilers
I literally stopped picking up for anyone that wasn’t saved in my phone. Haven’t gotten one in over a year now. I get text scams sometimes but immediately report to junk/spam.
I ask for cookies.
My brother had a solution that worked 10/10. In a creepy voice he’d say, “I’m not wearing any pants.” They ALWAYS hung up on him and then he’d laugh and laugh and laugh. Dang, I miss that mofo.
I have more than $40k in “cashier’s checks” that were sent to me, FedEx, from Lagos Nigeria. ๐
I automatically go to โIโm only 16โ and make my voice a little higher pitch. MAN will they take you off that call list fast. In reality Iโm 25 but it works like a charm!
I have had few callers since blowing a safety whistle into the line.
That works.
For me, I tell them about my goat, and how they would like my goat, and then it will tell them how much my goat would like them. They always hang up before I get to tell them what my goat does to show affection.
When dealing with this, my parents took a whistle and we were ordered to whistle when there was no one on the other side. We had like 3 or 4 phone calls before they were done with calling.
I worked with someone who would just keep saying ‘yes’, to whatever they were saying. A nod and a ‘yes’, another ‘yes’, and carry on working while just saying yes, until the caller eventually realised they were being trolled.
Political canvassing was a tool my grandfather used to get rid of door to door salesmen.
Oh my god thatโs freaking genius. I know what Iโm doing next time.
My buddy’s wife will talk quietly, hoping they’ll turn up their head set, then put the phone under a metal bowl and hammer it with a wooden spoon
If I know itโs a scam, I identify myself as officer mike hunt with cyber crimes for the FBIโฆ. Itโs amazing how fast they hang upโฆ.. I just laugh
So I don’t know about where you live, but around here the scammers are almost entirely of Indian (Hindi) descent. An Indian friend told me this one.
Say your first name is Terry, last name Bundy. Then just keep repeating TERRIBANDI loudly, over and over. Terribandi is Hindi for “fark your arse”
I string them along for awhile, to keep them from scamming the more gullible demographic. When I’m tired of it, I ask if their mother knows how they make a living and if she’s proud? They always hang up.
I had the misfortune of being polite to a couple of Jehovah Witnesses many years ago which resulting in them coming to my apartment every Sunday afternoon for a couple of months. After the first two times my patience with them was wearing out and I started to become really anxious and rude to them. They still came by every Sunday until the day where I opened the door naked and just stood there playing with my D..
and to scammers I usually just tell them โI have a masters degree in computer science and securityโ