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> A standardized reporting code (like 69 for call back, but instead to report abuse) We have this. 57 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vertical_service_code http

• whatisthiseven 6y ago
  "is an upcharge fee subscription service offered by telephone company providers which, when dialed immediately after a malicious call, records meta-data for police follow-up. A police report must be filed after each use, as law enforcement will only act on the trace once a formal police report is filed in regard to the call. " So, I will get charged for reporting a scammer? And nothing will happen unless I file a police report? That is certainly a solution, but not the one I would hope for.
  • burnte 6y ago
    They introduced these as a $5 add on in the early 90s, but it rapidly became just a regular part of service. I've never heard of any telco to charge for the reporting service.