*86...it's time to 86 Robocalls.

The idea is simple. When consumers receive a robocall, they simply hit *86. This action plays a message like "hold on, let me get my mom" and transfers the call to a call center. Consumers will actually LIKE call centers in this case. The call center receives the call, along with the Caller ID so they know who to impersonate. They go along with the call long enough to document the violator. Then the violator is fined. For participating, consumers receive $1,000 every time a call they forward results in a collected fine.

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