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

[Adam Tauno Williams]

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 it
> 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.