Spam and the Do Not Call List

I have 2 intruders in my home and can’t seem to get rid of them. I suspect that most everyone else has the same 2 intruders. I’m speaking of telemarketers and spammers. I’ve figured out a way that seems to lessen the numbers of each that intrude upon my quietude.

I introduce the telemarketers to the spammers. I take the phone number of the calling person and do a quick Internet search to find out where they are so I can get city, state and zip code. I then open the email spam and press the inevitable link to some web site with a form . I have firewalls and anti-virus apps to protect myself. Once at the spammer’s site, I fill out their form using the telephone number and derived information from the telemarketer. I always use a street name of 2nd, or Main St., or 1st because towns almost always have one of those streets. I then submit the form.

It’s amazing how the frequency of phone calls has lessened. Another benefit is that the whole thing tickles me. I picture the telemarketers leaving me alone because they are busy responding to the spammers.