Abstract: A system for processing a call initiated at a calling terminal includes a call-screening processor within a central office network switch, wherein the network switch is in communication with the calling terminal, and an intercept service processor in communication with the call-screening processor via the network switch. Methodology executed within the system entails determining that the call is directed to an invalid called-to number, ascertaining characteristics associated with the call, and developing a call profile for the call based upon the characteristics. A targeted message is selected in response to the call profile and the targeted message is presented to a caller via the calling terminal.