I get scam calls a few times a month. Sometimes I even have my recorder ready.

This is a Windows support call, a classic of the genre. I play with him a bit and he even calls me back. 

Scam Caller: Windows Support

I got a scam call today.  You know the kind, the phone equivalent of the Nigerian prince who wants to transfer money to you because, well... whatever. And I decided to record it (or all three - he called back twice).

I used to be quite a phone crank caller in college, back before I was a responsible adult. I don't do that anymore for obvious reasons, but when people call me and try to illegally make me give them money, I feel that gives me a little license to harken back to my crank call days.

So here are the calls. I was able to record them because I had my podcast recording equipment set up (I mainly do Skype phone interview podcasts). 

Enjoy

A scam call where I scam the scammer (and become Barney Jones)

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