Method and system for screening calls directed to an international telephone operator

An international incoming phone call screening method for an international incoming phone call service where an international telephone operator is called directly by a caller in a calling country, comprising the steps of:

• determining from an international incoming phone call whether the international incoming phone call is from one of a plurality of predetermined calling countries;
• sending a first automatic announcement to the caller inquiring whether the international incoming phone call is intended to be connected to the international telephone operator if said international incoming phone call is from one of said plurality of predetermined calling countries;
• receiving from the caller a response to the first announcement;
• and
• connecting the international incoming phone call to the international telephone operator if the response to said first announcement from the caller indicates an intention to be connected to the international operator and disconnecting said international incoming phone call if said international incoming phone call is determined not to be intended for connection to the international operator.