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How do you deal with spam phone calls? (discuss.tchncs.de)
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[โ€“] [email protected] 2 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I don't say anything when answering an unknown number. Real callers will always have some background noise, while spammers will be dead quiet and only assign a scammer to talk to you once you trigger the mic.

Useful for when unknown callers are expected - applying for jobs, etc.

[โ€“] [email protected] 2 points 1 week ago

I noticed as well that don't saying anything helps.