People Reveal The Methods They Use To Deal With Scam Callers And They're Absolutely Hilarious And Creative

Scam callers can turn an ordinary day into a full-blown annoyance, and plenty of people have decided the best response is to waste their time right back.

Instead of panicking or hanging up immediately, they keep the line busy with strange voices, fake stories, and wildly creative distractions. The result is a collection of tactics that are funny, petty, and surprisingly effective.

Here are some of the most entertaining ways people deal with scam callers.

1. They're easily spooked

ToniHargis

Some scammers really do fold the second the conversation gets weird.

2. Just one of my many personalities

Misexpen

3. Just let your kid handle it

ThatJacquiOne

4. A "Death Case"

RealCariari

That kind of response tends to end the call fast.

5. Use a foreign language

WeegieFifer

6. It was intentional, bro

parmpernel

7. Just forget it, bro

Shep00A9

At this point, the caller is probably the one feeling confused.

This is similar to OP refusing an equal split after siblings hid debt, sparking an AITA fight.

8. I want your whole stock

maggieleat

9. They deserve it

TomMcClelland4

10. A very urbane voice

Denirogers

11. You are now a suspect

KarenHeard

Nothing says “bad target” like making the scammer feel investigated.

12. Keeping them busy

Solerina2

13. Supernatural Causes

johnlgough

14. Listing Symptoms

twattybanjo

15. Confusing and effective

LadyTippyToes

Honestly, the creativity here is doing most of the work.

16. Just some fun times

bigpaulwales

Want another messy situation, read about the WIBTA dilemma over confronting a friend who keeps ghosting.