What's with all the spam calls lately?

[ZX9RCAM]

Text STOP back to them.

Is that more effective than a "no guns" sign?

 

[oldag]

Text STOP back to them.

Does not work.

 

[easy rider]

Does not work.

It had on other spam texts that I had gotten. Thought it was worth a try.

 

[Axxe55]

Is that more effective than a "no guns" sign?

Does not work.

Maybe we should text "SFZ" to them!

SFZ= Spam Free Zone!

 

[Bozz10mm]

A couple of months back I called a local State Farm agent and inquired about home insurance. He couldn't give me a better deal than what I have, but after about a week I started getting texts and calls from insurance companies wanting to know if I was still interested. The interesting thing is they were all from the Dallas/Fort Worth area. It was a bunch too, at least a dozen different callers/texters.

 

[striker55]

I like fried spam with french fries. I don't answer any calls unless they are in my contacts.

 

[gll]

I've gotten calls from people who have been spoofed from my number, some returning my call, others pissed, all clueless about what happened...

I've also gotten texts from some of those spoofed, with the text being STOP...

 

[bbbass]

I now answer and press 1 to talk to a representative then put the phone down or in my pocket.

One time I put the phone down like that, came back after an hour and hung it up. About a minute later, the guy called back and tried to continue his spiel... that is some tenacious marketing!

I love fried Spam sandwiches!

I make a Spam casserole in the oven. In addition to the Spam, it has bell peppers, undiluted Cream of Mushroom soup, onion, catsup, egg noodles or rotini, and cheddar cheese.

That is some high class eatin!

A couple of months back I called a local State Farm agent and inquired about home insurance. He couldn't give me a better deal than what I have, but after about a week I started getting texts and calls from insurance companies wanting to know if I was still interested. The interesting thing is they were all from the Dallas/Fort Worth area. It was a bunch too, at least a dozen different callers/texters.

Alexa knows all...

 

[bbbass]

What I've done at times is to push 1 to speak to a "representative", then immediately interrupt and ask them to repeat their name. After that I ask for the address of their physical location...

They usually asked why, and I identified myself as Detective Rasputin Poolcrud from the ______________ police department on the scene of a double homicide and I need their name and location because they are now part of my investigation and someone will be along shortly as we have questions that need answered.


"CLICK"

 

[striker55]

I love fried Spam sandwiches!

On English muffin.

 

[Grumps21]

Text STOP back to them.

Yes I do that

 

[G O B]

I have a deep voice, and answer spam calls - "FBI Communications Fraud Division". Mostly I get hang ups. Last week some guy went into his speel anyways, so when he started 'This .. I cut him off "WHERE ARE YOU LOCATED!' He goes " uhh Houston" I replied "Good we have your location, Agent are on their way" and I hung up!

Almost as much fun as wrong numbers!

 

[easy rider]

I have a deep voice, and answer spam calls - "FBI Communications Fraud Division". Mostly I get hang ups. Last week some guy went into his speel anyways, so when he started 'This .. I cut him off "WHERE ARE YOU LOCATED!' He goes " uhh Houston" I replied "Good we have your location, Agent are on their way" and I hung up!

Almost as much fun as wrong numbers!

All I wanted to do was tell you your car's warranty was about to expire! Sheesh!

 

[1911'S 4 Me]

Answer: Harris County District Attorney's Office,
Fraud Division.

 

[easy rider]

Answer: "I bet you have a purdy mouth"

 

[Lazyfaire]

My simple solution to this - I don't answer unknown number calls. If you aren't in my contacts list, you don't get answered, even business calls. Leave a fookin voice mail, I'll read it (visual voice mail) and decide if I am going to return your call.

^^^^^^ I agree. I do this too. No message, must not be that important. anyone wants my phone number anymore (when REQUIRED!) its 123-456-7890

 

[easy rider]

^^^^^^ I agree. I do this too. No message, must not be that important. anyone wants my phone number anymore (when REQUIRED!) its 123-456-7890

At least you have an easy number to remember, mine is 876-5309.

 

[1911'S 4 Me]

Mine is 634- 5789

 

[striker55]

My car warranty expired.

 

[Sasquatch]

At least you have an easy number to remember, mine is 876-5309.

Who knew your name was Jenny?