Scammers Beware: 23 Ingenious Ways People Trick and Turn the Tables on Scam Callers
Hey there, folks! Here’s a quirky truth for you: do you ever wonder what could possibly be more nerve-wracking than playing a high stakes poker game with the likes of Joe Exotic? How about picking up a call from an unfamiliar number? Well, buddy, let me give it to ya straight from the shoulder—thanks to the global uninvitation called a “pandemic,” phone scammers have gotten as desperate as a stand-up comedian facing a live auditorium … crickets included.
With financial belt-tightening and emotional roller coasters aplenty, it seems everyone’s a potential target. According to a recent survey—well, you guessed it, Joe from the phone hasn’t just called, he’s dialed up the danger. A mind-boggling three out of four Americans attest to being on the receiving end of this scam-calling nuisance parade.
But forget about curling up into a ball—instead, grab your sense of humor like an old-fashioned shield! Enter folks like the comedian Joe Heenan, who might just be the David Copperfield of scam call arts, making an an hour-long tele-scam session vanish (or at least worth a chuckle). His viral tweet detailing his strategy has garnered more than 39k likes. So if you’re the type who finds dark humor in these bonanzas, laughter might just be the best defense or perhaps a way to drown out the scam.
Still, here we are, reminding you not to get too swept up in the comedic relief. If your phone rings with a mystery number on the screen, maybe it’s safer to let it go to voicemailthan engaging in a potential scam-call standoff. Your best bet? Think before you dial into that tempting bit of conversational chaos.
Curious to find out how to best deal with this modern dilemma or just want a laugh…? LEARN MORE.Article created by: Ilona Baliūnaitė
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