"Telemarketer Torture: Phone Bots Hired by People"
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Wall Street Journal
In an effort to combat telemarketing calls, some people are using phone bots to engage with and frustrate telemarketers. These bots are designed to waste the telemarketers' time by engaging in lengthy conversations or playing pre-recorded messages, ultimately aiming to discourage them from calling again. While some view this as a form of consumer protection, others argue that it may cross the line into harassment.