8 Steps to Identify and Avoid Phone Scams
Phone scams are becoming increasingly common as scammers find new ways to target people. While there are many different phone scams, they all have one thing in common: the caller tries to trick you into giving them money or personal information. Here are some tips to help you and your loved ones avoid falling for a phone scam. 1. Be suspicious of unsolicited calls. If you didn't give the caller your number, be wary of taking the call. Scammers often use "spoofing" techniques to make it look like they're calling from a legitimate number, especially one in your area, so don't assume that just because the number looks familiar, the caller is who they say they are. Many spoofed calls will even mimic the first three digits of your phone number after the area code. 2. Don't give out personal information. No matter how legitimate the caller may sound, never