How to get a spammer to hang up on you...lol.

[Reef Pilot]

Originally Posted by Aquattro

Where is the fun in that? I'd drag it out as long as possible and waste their time.

Yeah, but they might get paid by the hour... In the past I have done that, but not worth my time either. I have also just left the phone off the hook for a while.

With this FBI mention, maybe it might get me off their call list. Although I know that is just wishful thinking...

And in case you're not aware, they can even spoof a caller ID.
http://portmoodypolice.ca/index.php?...ral&Itemid=166

Personally, I just think all spammers, and their ilk, should be shot and p*ssed on...

[gobytron]

Originally Posted by Reef Pilot

Yeah, but they might get paid by the hour... In the past I have done that, but not worth my time either. I have also just left the phone off the hook for a while.

With this FBI mention, maybe it might get me off their call list. Although I know that is just wishful thinking...

And in case you're not aware, they can even spoof a caller ID.
http://portmoodypolice.ca/index.php?...ral&Itemid=166

Personally, I just think all spammers, and their ilk, should be shot and p*ssed on...

They are just human beings doing a job.
That's pretty harsh.

You should get yourself on the DNC list, since they are now enforcing it.

[IanWR]

Unfortunately criminals do not obey the DNC list (go figure). I still get the "windows computer is sending virus/error messages" thing from time to time. If I have nothing to do I keep them online as long as i can by being as stupid as I can. I think my record is about 15 min before they hang up on me.

[gobytron]

Originally Posted by IanWR

Unfortunately criminals do not obey the DNC list (go figure). I still get the "windows computer is sending virus/error messages" thing from time to time. If I have nothing to do I keep them online as long as i can by being as stupid as I can. I think my record is about 15 min before they hang up on me.

Canada only very recently started to enforce this list.
It was a joke up until 2015.

Now it has some teeth.

[Reef Pilot]

Originally Posted by gobytron

They are just human beings doing a job.
That's pretty harsh.

You should get yourself on the DNC list, since they are now enforcing it.

I am on DNC,... doesn't work. Even the window and carpet cleaner callers ignore those. That's why I say they should be shot and.... (and come on, you can't be seriously defending them!!) And would you say counterfeiters, drug dealers, street people begging from wheelchairs (then get up and walk away after you pass), etc, etc. are just doing their jobs?

[Aquattro]

Originally Posted by gobytron

They are just human beings doing a job.

These particular people are attempting to hack into your system and/or get personal info from you. While they may have applied to the "criminals wanted" job posting, still doesn't make it right or excuse the behaviour. They aren't selling vacuums, they're trying to scam you.

[gobytron]

The OP wasn't talking about email spammers.

Email spammers don't call you.

he was actually talking about telemarketers.

[Aquattro]

Originally Posted by gobytron

he was actually talking about telemarketers.

No, talking about the calls that have been happening lately where a caller explains their (usually from Microsoft) and your computer is in need of repair. They tehn walk you through several steps to acquire your IP and hopefully login info in an attempt to gain access to your system, probably not to fix any computer issues

[Aquattro]

http://www.snopes.com/fraud/telephone/microsoft.asp

[Reef Pilot]

Originally Posted by Aquattro

No, talking about the calls that have been happening lately where a caller explains their (usually from Microsoft) and your computer is in need of repair. They tehn walk you through several steps to acquire your IP and hopefully login info in an attempt to gain access to your system, probably not to fix any computer issues

And what's really disturbing is how many elder people (who often do struggle with their computers) get sucked in by these scumbags. Have even heard they hold some people (eg. silly teenagers) at ransom (with their intimate pics), and other extortions.