Receiving a call from an unknown number may seem harmless, but it could be the start a scam. Criminals are using increasingly sophisticated tactics to deceive you into revealing personal information or making payments. Here are three tips to protect yourself from unknown callers.
- Let it ring. The easiest thing to do is not answer the call. If it is important, the caller will leave a message or call back again.
- Let the caller speak first. Most scammers use an auto dialer – an automated system that calls a bunch of random numbers at the same time and connects to a live person when someone answers the phone. That brief pause or delay before the caller speaks is a red flag that the call could be a scam.
- Block suspicious calls. Check with your service provider to learn about options to block spam and scam calls.
Be a fraud fighter! If you can spot a scam, you can stop a scam.
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