Found a new fastest way to get a scammer to hang up on me. Got the recorded "this is your credit card company, press 1..." etc.
When the live person answered, I said "FBI switchboard, you were holding for the financial crimes unit?"
*CLICK*
I get *THE MOST* scam calls... I usually troll them, playing along like I'm going to give them the information they want, see how long I can tie them up. You'd think my phone number would be blacklisted by now.
My favorite was this exchange:
Scammer: "Hello, how are you doing today?"
Me: "Scammy, how about you?"
"Oh, I'm doing goo.... FUCK YOU!" *click*
Also funny is when they blame *ME* for "wasting their time" when they realize I'm trolling them.
And yes, I get so many scam calls, I *NEVER* trust real financial calls.
"Okay, let me call you back via the 800 number on the back of my card. What's your extension/name?"