Scammer Retaliation

PowerWheels

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I'd like to setup an automated call back that changes my number every 100 calls to make scammers have to get a new number. Anyone seen a program on the net to do this? An option is sending test messages in rapid fire till the scanner has to block me. That's why I want an auto spoofing change.

Blocking them on my side is not enough, I want to play with them.
 
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PowerWheels

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Settled with an app to block the calls, called "Should I Answer". Already block 2 based on the apps database. I recommend it if you're having scam calls.
 

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I rarely get them, but I just got one a few minutes ago based out of Orlando. I didn't answer, no message. Looked up the #, and yep, lots of reports. I just blocked it.
 

PowerWheels

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The app I mentioned has very good ratings, give it a try if you're on Android.
 

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I'm an iPhone user. I simply block any calls (after the initial call) that I know is spam related. Been doing this for 3 months. I haven't had any new ones for almost a month. The ability to block calls so easily is a welcomed feature. I really haven't yet needed an app to screen incoming calls, although I can see its usefulness to those who get numerous spam calls a day.
 

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My phone could only send calls straight to voicemail. The added online database in this app takes care of most first time calls from telemarketers and scams.
 
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I'm on the land-line Do-Not-Call Registry and I get more marketing/spam calls than ever. Worse than BEFORE I registered. There is little enforcement and the marketers know that. I don't see registering your cell phone to be of much value. Without heavy penalties for offenders, it's more a joke to them than anything. A simple call blocker seems to be more effective.
 

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