How do you deal with scam callers?

They are becoming increasingly annoying. I have multiple calls each day. 😡
Today, this happened:
I answered an ‘unknown’ number.
The automated recording said my social insurance number was under investigation and that I needed to clear this up to avoid being arrested.
*press 1 to speak to an agent

Agent: Hello how can I help you?
Me: I don’t know. You just gave me a recording saying I need to clear up my social insurance number.
Agent: okay ma’am, just give me your name so I can pull up your file.
Me: Ohhh noooo, not this again. The last time I did this, it got all serious....I know how it’s gonna go. I’ll give you all my info.....then you’re gonna fall in love with me....and I’ll have to break——-
*click

She hung up.
I didn’t even get to finish. 😆

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goliathtree · 56-60, M

I got one for my car's warranty. I went through the routine and asked the gal if the warranty covered the cum stains on the back seat of my 63 Buick.

I got the same one you got and she asked for my social security number. I said, "tell me what you want baby, I've got it for you baby" and started breathing heavy.

The best one though so far was the Marriot Hotels have given you an all inclusive 6 day vacation one. The guy with Pakistani accent asked for my name and I said, "before we go any further, can you tell me if this all inclusive vacation includes blow jobs?" Instead of hanging up he told me, "only if you bring your sister." He deserves a prize.

goliathtree · 56-60, M

@goliathtree And, I got another one today. "Your opportunity window to sign up for medicare supplemental insurance is closing! If you want supplemental insurance please press 1."

I pressed 1.

Once again, a gal with a strong Pakistani accent answered. Hello, this is Miss LaToya Jackson. Can I help you with insurance?"

"Did you say Latoya Jackson? Really? Latoya?"

"Yes sir. Can I speak with you about supplemental insurance?"

"Yes, but I am wondering first if the insurance will cover boner pills?"

"You are having trouble with your bones? Do you have neck, back or joint pain?"

"I am having trouble with my joint and I am wondering if your insurance will cover boner pills."

"Do you currently have Medicare Insurance?"

"No. Will medicare cover boner pills?"

She finally hung up, but I honestly believe that she had no idea what I was saying and it was only the howling laughter in the background of the other folks in the office that made her hang up.

If they are going to try and scam you, you might just as well have fun with it. In my job, I can't block calls. And even if I could most of the numbers are spoofed.

ImpeccablyImperfect · 51-55, F

@goliathtree hahaha, these are great! I like to mess with them too. It's better than getting angry ;)

goliathtree · 56-60, M

@ImpeccablyImperfect You can't stop them, so you might as well be entertained by them.