Today I want to talk about a topic that everyone can’t avoid—phone marketing and scam harassment. I believe many of you have had this experience: just when you’re about to rest, you receive a call from an unknown number, listening to that chilling sales pitch, it’s enough to drive anyone crazy! 😤
To tackle this, I’ve summarized some of my personal coping strategies and little tricks, and I’m sharing them with you! Let’s take a look together:
1. Identify the Phone Source
- Look up the number: If you receive calls from unknown numbers, the first thing you can do is search the number online. Often, common sales calls or scam numbers can be found online.
- Use reverse lookup tools: Some apps or websites provide reverse lookup services, allowing you to check the caller’s identity by entering the phone number, helping you identify harassment calls in advance.
2. Proper Use of Harassment Call Interception Software
- Recommended interception software: Apps like “Harassment Call Blocker” or “360 Phone Guardian” can help reduce the number of harassment calls significantly.
- Add to blacklist: For repeated harassment calls, simply add them to your blacklist to block the incoming calls, which saves you a lot of trouble.
3. Call Answering Techniques
- Stay Alert: When receiving calls from unknown numbers, stay vigilant and don’t disclose personal information lightly, including your name, address, bank card number, etc.
- Respond Calmly: If it’s a marketing call, simply state that you’re not interested and politely hang up, rather than wasting time with the caller.
4. Know Your Rights and Actively Complain
- Call 12315: If your rights are violated or you’re frequently receiving harassment calls, call 12315 for complaints to safeguard your legal rights.
- Preserve Evidence: Record the content of suspicious calls as evidence for necessary complaints.
5. Personal Information Protection
- Be Cautious With Personal Information: Whether shopping online or participating in activities, avoid oversharing personal information, and only share on trusted platforms.
- Regularly Change Phone Number: If you feel your phone number has been leaked, consider changing it; although it’s a hassle, it can be an effective solution.
6. Enhance Your Identification Ability
- Stay Cautious: When seeing an unknown number, consider searching online first to avoid falling for scams.
- Pretend to Be Interested: For formal sales calls, pretending to be interested and then directly refusing them works well and makes them lose interest (haha).
7. Communicate With Family and Friends
- Share Experiences: Share your harassment call experiences with those around you to raise collective vigilance.
- Build Scam Awareness: Encourage family and friends to stay alert, especially the elderly, helping them avoid the traps of phone scams.
Summary of My Experience:
After continually trying these methods, I’ve indeed felt a significant change. The number of harassment calls has dropped substantially, and my mood has become much lighter! No longer worrying about endless sales calls has improved my quality of life! ❤️
I hope these little tips help you all. If you have other good methods, feel free to share in the comments! Let’s unite against phone harassment and make life better together! 🌈