13 Of The Funniest Ways To Deal With Annoying Spam Calls

Getting calls for services you never signed up for is simply the worst. But there's a lot of fun to be had here. There's plenty of scope to exercise creativity with a dash of evil. Don't see how this is possible? Take a look at some of the things these people did to make the poor soul on the other end of the line totally regret calling them up.

And in case you're taking note, here are 13 of the funniest ways to deal with those annoying spam calls:

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#1

Act really desperate and lonely like you need a friend and they called at just the right time. Ask all about them, where they live, relationship status, kids etc. Eventually you'll creep them out.

—maroonmonday

#2

Play a gun shot sound effect and drop the phone.

—in-a-far-off-land

#3

When you answer the phone, say "Hello, you're on the air." They'll hang up and won't call back.

—anonymous

#4

Start ordering a pizza as soon as they started talking.

—in-a-far-off-land

#5

"Could you speak up? I'm not wearing pants."

—xxkoloblicinxx

#6

“Reverse suicide hotline, how can you help me?”

—RareAngryPepe

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#7

I'm a guy. If it's another man, I flirt hard, try to get a date. They always hang up.

—llcucf80

#8

"Alright, I hid the body. What do I have to do next? Please, I just want to see my family alive again..."
No matter what they say, just answer
"I don't have time for your riddles! Just tell me what I have to do next! Who is it? Who else do you want dead?"
Sob for a few seconds, then say
"I...I just want to see them again, I'll do anything..."
Then wait till they hang up.

—Reginald_Fabio

#9

Yes, hello, I'd like to lodge a complaint.

—exec_director_doom

#10

Don't say anything until they say "Hello, is anyone there?" at least twice. Then proceed to make a soft low-pitched laugh in triplets - "Ha - Ha - Ha --- Ha - Ha - Ha" and watch them freak out.

—Rohit49plus2

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#11

Hello, customer service, how can I help you?

—Rabidmushroom

#12

Ask them to hold on. Put the phone down and walk away.

—Kingofcryo

#13

I hand the phone to my 3 year old.

— nellirn

The answers have been compiled from this Reddit thread.