[GRLUG] $50K Prize if You Find Way to Block Robocalls

[Scott Tanner]

You could also have the astrisk server prompt to hit a randomly selected number to continue the call; "press 7 to continue", otherwise be dropped to purging voicemail box.   That would probably catch most of the robo-callers.

As the robo calls get smatter, the prompt could be changed to something  like "what's the answer to the ultimate question of life, the universe, and everything?"

-Scott

Adam Tauno Williams <awilliam at whitemice.org> wrote:

>On Wed, 2012-11-07 at 12:06 -0500, Josh wrote:
>> haha wow good conversation pic!
>
>> I will say the only way to stop these robot calls is to setup your
>> phone with an asterisk server, have the server answer and if all 
>> gets is electronic voice or nothing for 1 second, then ring it thru
>to
>> the phones.  That way you will not be filtering based on number but
>> the ability of the robocallers to act/sound human.
>
>Like a voice grey-list.  And interesting idea, and irritating for the
>caller, but a longer hold would be better - that way it drives up the
>caller's cost.
>
>> Some of the things I recommend you try when receiving a robocaller is
>> to hit numbers looking for an IVR menu.  Maybe they left it open and
>> you could reprogram it.
>
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