When you are pretty sure it a robo scammer,
1) either do not answer or
2) SCREAM int the phone "the job is done and there is BLOOD EVERYWHERE, the police are one their way." then hang up. Keep records to see if they ever call back.....or
3) "Stop calling sweet heart, I will Be there soon, I'll can't leave until my husband (or wife) goes to sleep," and hang up.. or
4) "your stupid wife (or husband) is at my door and I'm going to shoot her?
but it is best ot just do not pick it up, because that tells them it is a good number so they can sell it to another robo
I have done this more than once by removing my number from their call list- but guess what- they use a different line to contact you from very similar to the ones I already removed from- VERY ANNOYING.
They called our office again but their call was blocked BEFORE they even robo-dialed my number.
How, you ask?
We have the Digitone Call Blocker. The Digitone is wonderful in that it blocks numbers (as expected) but it can also block entire area codes!!! We have had the 204 area code blocked for several months now - along with 44 other area codes - including the 202 area code. Both DC area codes...
Best $100 I ever spent!