Andy: British Telecom's advice on nuisance calls includes a few tips that I employ all the time.
1) When answering a call, pick up the handset and remain silent until the other party speaks. This may seem rude when friends call, but it is good way of maintaining the upper hand with pranksters.
2) As soon as you identify a prank call, stop speaking immediately and just replace the handset.
I know that your first instinct is to want to be able to hit back against someone who is annoying you. I feel the same way. However, if you totally ignore these people and do not respond to them in any way, they will stop calling.
If you do continue to receive calls (because the prankster is a loony) then make a note of the exact time of the call and notify your telephone company. You may want to think about changing your phone number. Sure, this may cost you and inconvenience you but it will stop the calls.
Again, just don't respond to the calls. It's hard to do, but it will help you and usually works very quickly.
1) When answering a call, pick up the handset and remain silent until the other party speaks. This may seem rude when friends call, but it is good way of maintaining the upper hand with pranksters.
2) As soon as you identify a prank call, stop speaking immediately and just replace the handset.
I know that your first instinct is to want to be able to hit back against someone who is annoying you. I feel the same way. However, if you totally ignore these people and do not respond to them in any way, they will stop calling.
If you do continue to receive calls (because the prankster is a loony) then make a note of the exact time of the call and notify your telephone company. You may want to think about changing your phone number. Sure, this may cost you and inconvenience you but it will stop the calls.
Again, just don't respond to the calls. It's hard to do, but it will help you and usually works very quickly.