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What are some fun ways to answer spam/scam phone calls? (lemmy.world)
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I'll start...

  • Thank you for calling Buttplugs Anonymous
  • If you need help inserting your device, press 1
  • If you need help removing your device, press 2
  • If you cannot locate your device, please call 911
  • If you're still on the line scammer, fuckoff.
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[–] slazer2au@lemmy.world 4 points 2 months ago

By answering then muting the mic.

Costs them a couple cents in call costs and a little time as the wait for me to say anything. Eventually the calls stop because after enough invalid answers the number is marked as bad.