Do you hate Robo Calls? Here’s how to fix that . . .
Do you hate Robo Calls? Here’s a way to end those robo calls, and it won’t cost you a penny.
We want to make the robo callers think they’ve reached a FAX machine. Many of the computer driven calling systems will sense the fax response, and hang up. These systems should also remove the number from their system to avoid calling again. So the first thing you need to do is find the fax signal.
Follow these steps.
1) Open YouTube and select this FAX MACHINE SOUND
We recommend you use your desktop or laptop computer for this, because you’ll be using your phone. Once have your browser all set up. Do not press “Play” until we’re ready to record. Turn the sound volume up to maximum on your computer
On your Cell phone, go to the area that allows you to record a “Greeting” message.
2) Activate the recording process for a “New Greeting”
When the “record” process begins, press the FAX SOUND and let it play.
Some voice message recording systems require you to press the Pound Key (#) or other key to “end recording” … at that point the phone may inert a message. It doesn’t matter. The fax tone I’ve given you is long enough to be effective.
Can they leave a voice message?
Most likely, if you’re using an iPhone or other “smart” phone, the moment you end your “recorded” message, the TONE will sound for the caller to leave their message. So if the caller stays on long enough, yes, they’ll leave a message. Tell your friends what they should expect should they get the tone.
What if a friend calls?
If someone in your contacts list calls, it will show up with their name. You answer, or return the call later. You can explain, how it works and they’ll probably want to do the same trick.
What if it’s a call you want, but not identified
That’s called a “false positive” — it’s someone who you want to talk to, but don’t have their number in your contacts. If so, just call the number back. If it’s a robo call, you’ll probably get a recorded message. If it’s the party you wanted to talk to, you’ll probably know, and if it turns out to be a GOOD number, then just click the “i” and add it to your contacts list. Give it a good title so you’ll know.
Remember to evaluate the calling number.
If it’s local or somewhere you recognize the area code, then those are clues that you may want to answer. However these days, the crime industry robo telemarketing bots hijack numbers in your calling area to fool you into thinking it’s a local call.
This is not the perfect solution, but it’s all we’ve come up with
We were going to hire a programmer to develop an app for smart phones that would add an “Answer” button which automatically kicks off an analog fax tone. Then we were going to give it away for everyone. When you see the caller ID, and you’re sure it’s a Robo Caller, you click that button. Apple wouldn’t let that app be developed. Hmmmmm, could Apple have anything to do with robo callers?
Good Luck and have fun spoofing Robo Telemarketing Trolls
. . . thanks for reading!
