How Do You Deal With Obscene Phone Calls?
Your phone rings and there it is again–that voice that sends chills down your spine. His language is filthy. She makes suggestions that turn your stomach. Sometimes, all you hear is heavy breathing. Worse still, the calls keep coming. Hang up the phone as your first line of defense in dealing with obscene phone calls. If you engage the caller in conversation, it just encourages him. It usually does no good to ask her questions about why she’s calling or why she won’t stop. Be careful to never disclose any type of personal information over the phone. Teach your children to simply hang up and not give any information. Call the phone company first if the calls become consistent or if the caller becomes threatening. Most obscene phone calls are random. But if a caller makes a connection between you and your number, he may note it and keep calling. Phone companies vary in how they handle this situation. Some companies take measures to deal with obscene phone calls. The company will put a s
