My b/f does this kind of thing when the telemarketers call my house. I've heard him try all sorts of stunts, like speaking with a really strong foreign accent, using Spanish or French on them, etc. The funniest is when he engages them in a conversation and tries to start selling them something. He makes out like HE called THEM, and stands firm when they start arguing that they called him. Eventually they'd hang up, and I hardly ever get any calls from "real" people any more.

I can "call-block" the last number that called me, but those automated "you've won a free..." telemarketing companies switch numbers all the time.

Most times the calls come through without a number showing, so you can't even report them.

I've had this collections company calling on and off for about 8 yrs, looking for a guy I don't know. They've tried every trick in the books to snag him, even offering a "prize". They've sure gotten an earful from me a few times . . . but it doesn't stop them.

Cherie