Published 12/19/25
If you’ve ever stared at a ringing phone showing No Caller ID and sighed, “Not again,” you’re not alone. We all get these scam callers and mystery numbers all the time. They kind of feel like the modern-day equivalent of prank-calling teens, only way more annoying (and possibly dangerous).
While apps like iCaughtYou are designed to unmask hidden callers and give you control, sometimes… you just need a little revenge therapy. So if you’re in the mood for harmless fun, here are funny and oddly satisfying ways to prank scam callers. Use these ideas to “get them back” without compromising your privacy or peace.
1. Bang on a Bowl. Loudly.
Let’s start with the classic. Scam call comes in? Answer, put the phone on speaker, and slam a metal spoon on a mixing bowl like you’re summoning a Viking feast. It’s chaos. It’s beautiful. It’s your kitchen becoming a deterrent system.
Not only will it confuse them, but if they’re using voice detection AI, you may even crash their script. Bonus points if your dog joins in.
2. Channel Your Inner Wizard
Next time an unknown number rings, pick up and whisper, “The summoning was successful. Speak, demon.” Pause. Then say nothing. Let them wonder what universe they just dialed into.
Or try: “This line is monitored by the Galactic Council. Identify your quadrant.”
It’s like LARPing but for telemarketers.
3. Pretend You’re an Automated Bot
Flip the script. Talk like a robot:
“Hello. You have reached the voicemail inbox of Subject 476-B.
If this is a scam, press 1.
If you are from the IRS, press 2.
If you are an interdimensional being… press 3.”
Then hang up.
Want to up the game? Use a voice changer or AI text-to-speech tool to sound extra mechanical. Fair warning: it might confuse your real voicemails, so don’t use your default greeting.
4. Give Them a Long, Long Hold
You: “One moment while I grab a pen…”
[Put the phone down near a fan or washing machine. Leave for 10 minutes.]
This tactic works best when you’ve got time to kill or want to run up their call costs. Many scam operations use auto-dialers that drop unproductive calls fast. The longer you hold them, the less time they have to bother someone else.
5. Reverse Scam with a Survey
Create a fake “survey” of your own. Start asking:
“How did you get this number?”
“On a scale from 1 to 10, how illegal is your operation?”
“Do you enjoy lying, or is it just a job?”
They usually hang up by question three. Victory.
6. Use a Soundboard
Ever wanted Arnold Schwarzenegger to take your scam calls for you? There are entire libraries of soundboards online where you can play famous quotes to confuse the caller.
“Who is your daddy and what does he do?”
“Hasta la vista, scammer.”
Sites like Realm of Darkness offer free classics. Just don’t get carried away - you’re pranking, not hosting a one-man show ;)
7. Pretend You’re Their Boss
Act like you’re running their scam call center:
“You’re late. I told you to start scamming five minutes ago. That’s a write-up.”
This totally confuses rookie scammers, especially if they’re using call scripts. A few will apologize before they even realize what happened.
8. Speak in Gibberish or Opera
One user favorite: answer the call and sing everything you say. It can be opera, country, or full-on death metal. Whatever you feel like.
Alternatively, speak only in made-up words:
“Glarmfle doop zanzip? Oh no, not the jellyfangs again!”
It’s absurd. And weirdly empowering.
9. Hang Up and Block Forever
Let’s be real: sometimes the best prank is zero access. Instead of wasting your time, let iCaughtYou auto-block known scam numbers, report repeat offenders, and keep your line clear for people you actually want to talk to.
With its blocklist protection feature, iCaughtYou helps you stop spam calls before they even start.
Know the Line Between Fun and Safety
Pranking scammers can feel like poetic justice, but stay smart and don’t get too carried away. The FTC offers great advice on how to recognize and report phone scams if you ever feel unsure.
Don’t give away personal info, even as a joke.
Never say “yes” clearly. They can clip it and use it later for fraud attempts.
Don’t call back strange numbers, as it could trigger hidden fees.
And when in doubt? Let iCaughtYou handle it.
Final Thoughts
Scam callers rely on confusion and control. When you flip that back on them with humor or tech tools, you take your power back. So whether you go full “banging-pot orchestra” or use iCaughtYou to silently block their nonsense, you win.
Want to turn the tables for good? Try iCaughtYou today—and say goodbye to “No Caller ID” mysteries for good.