Trolls Are Coming Out Of The Woodwork - gabrielleoddin

[Eric72]

Important note: I sell vinyl records on eBay. There's a stereo in the room where my desk is located. I use it to playtest each record before listing it. Obviously, I won't leave it playing when I answer the phone. However, the stereo is typically powered on, with a record on the platter.

Occasionally, I'll inadvertently answer one of those scam phone calls. Once I realize the caller is someone with whom I don't want to talk, here's what I do:

• Ask them to hold on
• Walk over to the stereo
• Push "start" on the record player
• Put the phone up to the speaker

Depending on which record is on the turntable, it can be hilarious.

[ALBB]

Like that one, " hold on a second..and put the phone down " LOL

[Seven]

Originally Posted by Eric72

Important note: I sell vinyl records on eBay. There's a stereo in the room where my desk is located. I use it to playtest each record before listing it. Obviously, I won't leave it playing when I answer the phone. However, the stereo is typically powered on, with a record on the platter.

Occasionally, I'll inadvertently answer one of those scam phone calls. Once I realize the caller is someone with whom I don't want to talk, here's what I do:

• Ask them to hold on
• Walk over to the stereo
• Push "start" on the record player
• Put the phone up to the speaker

Depending on which record is on the turntable, it can be hilarious.

I would have "What's New Pussycat" by Tom Jones, on standby for moments like this!

[DHogan]

I got a call a few weeks ago from a scammer demanding to talk to my wife. I told her my wife passed away over 2 years ago. She kept at it. She didn't believe me. I was not nice at all. Now if I don't recognize the phone number. I just don't answer the phone.

[jiw98]

If I receive a call from someone that is not in my contact list the call goes directly to voice mail, no ringing or vibrating. I notice the voice mail whenever I happen to check. Works great, no telemarketers or scams.

[irv]

Originally Posted by Fred

Don't forget the extended vehicle warranty and time share calls...

I've heard that is a huge one in the U.S., or at least in certain states. Thankfully, we don't get those up here, or at least not to my knowledge?

This is also a funny video of a guy jerking around a duct cleaner. We get these often, and I likely just received one about a 1/2 hour ago but I hung before the guy could speak more than 2 words. There is always a delay once you answer and say hello so that is also a dead giveaway.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_5ecVqN3g6Y