Things You'll Need:
- Caller ID
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Step 1
Avoid any type of response. When these calls begin to occur, avoid saying anything to the caller. Hang up quickly and quietly. As difficult as it may be, avoid expressing any type of anger, fear or disgust. Don't even slam down the phone. Such actions may just encourage the individual to call again.
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Step 2
Inform members of your household about the calls and how to handle them. Instruct children to never say that their parents or guardians are not at home, but rather to tell the caller that they cannot come to the phone. No one should give out any type of information to the caller, including names and addresses.
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Step 3
Begin screening your calls. This is easier to do if you have caller ID. If the name or number is unfamiliar, do not answer the phone, but rather let the call go to voicemail. You can do the same thing without caller ID, simply allow the answering machine or voicemail to take the call. Once you recognize the voice in the message you can always pick the phone up.
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Step 4
Tell no one outside the household about such calls. If the calls are coming from someone you know, any hint of your frustration or fear may encourage the individual to continue calling and may even bring more calls.
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Step 5
Inform your telephone company's service representative of the problem. There may be a number to call in the front of your telephone directory. Your telephone provider should be able to work with the local police to solve the problem and stop the calls.
