Have you answered a spam call by accident? Your next move is extremely important

A database of your information is slowly being pieced together by malicious actors, “stored, repackaged and sold from one scammer to the next.” By offering up more information — even by simply answering the phone — that faux pas is “valuable to scammers who might try it again later” and “sell your number to the highest bidder,” 

FCC Reveals ‘Royal Tiger’ Robocall Campaign

An example of a transcript of a call that Royal Tiger feeds its victims is as follows: “This is an important call regarding illegal enforcement action being executed under your name for suspicious and fraudulent activities carried out using your identity.