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Shut down scam callers with these funny phone phrases
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Telemarketers and spam callers can be super annoying—so why not find a way to turn their calls into a fun game? The next time you get an unwanted call from an unknown number, try answering with a hilarious quip or joke to get the person to take you off their call list (and give you a constant source of entertainment). We spoke with consumer technology expert Mitch Harris to find the funniest ways to answer spam calls, plus tips for staying safe when you’re giving scammers a taste of their own medicine.
Best Funny Ways to Answer Spam Calls
- “This is the hokey pokey hotline, we’ll help you turn yourself around.”
- “This is the city zoo, Wolf speaking.”
- “He’s dead. What do you want me to do with the body?”
- “City Morgue, you kill ‘em, we chill ‘em. How can I help you?”
- “Tell Marty I want his full payment by noon tomorrow or he’s done.”
- “This is the urology department. Can I put you on hold?”
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- Try to avoid giving out your personal information, including your social security number, passwords, address, or other identifying information. Pay attention to information leakage on takeout and express delivery boxes. [8] X Trustworthy Source Federal Communications Commission Independent U.S. government agency responsible for regulating radio, television, and satellite, and phone communications Go to sourceThanks
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References
- ↑ https://www.fcc.gov/spoofing
- ↑ https://www.womansday.com/relationships/dating-marriage/a41055149/best-pickup-lines/
- ↑ https://www.afi.com/afis-100-years-100-movie-quotes/
- ↑ https://www.lovetoknow.com/life/lifestyle/funny-ways-answer-phone
- ↑ https://www.ag.state.mn.us/Consumer/Publications/CanYouHearMe.asp
- ↑ https://www.fcc.gov/consumers/guides/stop-unwanted-robocalls-and-texts
- ↑ https://www.fcc.gov/call-blocking
- ↑ https://www.fcc.gov/consumers/guides/stop-unwanted-robocalls-and-texts
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