Why Scammers Are Silent When You Answer

10th January 2026

You pick up the phone, say "Hello?"... and all you hear is dead silence before they finally hang up. Sound familiar? That confusing, frustrating pause isn't a mistake—it's actually the most critical, high-tech part of the scammer's operation!

In this video, we finally break down exactly why scammers are silent when you answer the phone. We're diving deep into the core technology they use, specifically the automated, high-volume predictive dialer system, which is designed to identify and validate that your line is "LIVE." Understand this one trick, and you can stop giving them the information they need!

Here is what you will learn in this essential guide to phone safety:

The truth about how a robocall predictive dialer works and why it creates the silent lag.

The exact moment the system validates your number as a "LIVE" line, and what that means for future scam calls.

The Golden Rule for phone safety: the one word you must NEVER say when answering an unknown number!

Our best defensive strategies and phone settings tips to help you effectively block and manage these irritating, and dangerous, calls.

Stopping phone scams starts with understanding their tricks. Watch now to learn the defensive move that protects your number from getting flagged, so you can stop getting targeted by constant robocalls and scam attempts!

Have you ever had a silent call? Share your stories and best defence tactics in the comments below—let's help each other stay safe and vigilant!