Strangely clever robo-call. Sounded like a real person, except it hit that "uncanny valley" and every answer was preceded by a pause. I asked "Are you a robot?" ... pause ... answer: "I'm a human, of course!" I paused, it asked "Hello?" then hung up. I can see this being clever enough to fool a lot of people. I should have asked "Who is your favorite medal of honor winner?" or maybe "What is the ground speed of an unladen sparrow?" I need to throw together some clever questions that will confound AI telemarketing calls.
I have a feeling these will get very bad soon. Apple is already fielding a service that allows Siri to act as your personal assistant on incoming phone calls.
Ben, thanks for this posting. I answered today after reading your post, and paid close attention to the robo caller delay. This will help me in the future on more of these irritating type calls. I asked my normal please take me off the caller list, to which she responded I would be removed. I'm sure it will take at least a month or two before that happens, if ever. As for the purpose of the call???? They are generously offering to help me with my credit card debt - if only I'll give them all of my personal information! Scam - don't do this folks.
This call came in on my landline this a.m. around 9:00 a.m. Call indicated Auburn Hills, MI. I did not answer and there was no message. As usual, I am blocking.