This year, fraudsters are hoping to take advantage of people’s propensity to spend money during the holidays. Covid, a global supplier of medical devices, is facing product shortages and has been the target of cyberattacks in recent months. This has created an opportunity for fraudsters who are looking to take advantage of people’s desperation. ..
- Don’t give out personal information like your address or credit card number.
- Don’t answer calls from unknown numbers or from people you don’t know.
- If you are asked to do something you don’t want to do, say no and hang up.
- Be suspicious of anything that seems too good to be true, especially if it’s a scam call.
5 Ways to Protect Yourself from Scam Calls on Mobile
Don’t give away any Information
The AARP advises that you should remain silent when scammers call. They hope that you will divulge personal information, such as your name and address. If the caller asks to confirm this information, hang up the phone. Do not respond to any questions from the scammer. ..
Educate yourself about recent scams
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) offers a variety of ways to protect yourself from telemarketing calls. You can visit the FTC website’s Consumer Information Scams section to learn about the latest scams and spot potential red flags. You can also sign up for email updates to receive FTC information in your inbox.
Create passwords that are really secure
To help protect your online accounts, never use the same password twice. A good practice is to use a random string of characters for each password. Make sure you use a variety of character types, including symbols, numbers, uppercase letters, and lowercase letters. Use symbols or number characters to substitute parts of the letters in a passphrase that consists of a few brief words. ..
Use an app that blocks calls
Some apps detect and stop unauthorized robocalls and other fraud attempts before they reach your phone. The services may mistakenly classify a genuine caller as spam because they are not always flawless. Thankfully, some apps feature call labelers that let you know which calls might be spam, giving you the choice of whether to answer. ..
Avoid interacting and hanging up
If you have any interaction with an automated phone system, be suspicious. If you’re curious about a claim, just hang up and think about investigating it on your own. ..
Final Words
To protect yourself from scam calls, be sure to: -Be aware of the types of calls that are being made to you -Answer any questions asked by the caller -Don’t give away personal or financial information
