From The Register today:-

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/09/04/copyright_infringement_phone_scam/

Mike

"m"  wrote in message 
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> From The Register today:-
>
> http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/09/04/copyright_infringement_phone_scam/
>
> Mike
>
If I get unwanted calls of any kind, I go into a well practiced "I'm quite 
deaf" routine, deliberately misunderstanding everything they say.
Can be quite fun at times!
B.

> If I get unwanted calls of any kind, I go into a well practiced "I'm quite
> deaf" routine, deliberately misunderstanding everything they say.
> Can be quite fun at times!

Or something along the lines "You have reached the scene of
a crime. What was your relationship to the deceased?
Can I have your name address and phone number. We may wish
to interview you"

"m"  wrote in message 
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> From The Register today:-
>
> http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/09/04/copyright_infringement_phone_scam/
>
> Mike
I ask them at the beginning if they get paid for making the call - and then 
say I also get paid for my time, and it will cost them £50 in advance.