Scam Calls Are Hilarious When You Just Agree with Them

I''ve been getting scam calls almost once or twice a week, usually from international numbers—mostly from Yemen or Dubai. The scammers are getting pretty creative these days.

Their usual tactic is to claim that a courier in my name was intercepted and contains drugs. They rely on people panicking and asking how to "resolve" the situation, which eventually leads to them extorting money.

But I like to mess with them. Instead of panicking, I ask, "Why did you open my courier? Who gave you permission to check my packages?" This completely throws them off. Most of the time, they hang up immediately. Some try to escalate with threats of arrest, but I just keep playing along—it’s honestly entertaining and wastes their time.

Another common tactic is when they say, "A number linked to your Aadhaar is making too many calls." I respond with something like, "Oh, I gave that SIM to the office boys. They must be doing it. Please forgive me." Accepting "guilt" leaves them clueless, and they usually just disconnect.

It’s oddly satisfying to turn the tables on these scammers. Not only do I get a laugh out of it, but I also waste their time, which is a small win in my book.