Protect yourself from phone scams and unwanted calls by following these safety rules:
Important warning
Phone scams are becoming increasingly sophisticated. Scammers use advanced techniques to impersonate legitimate organizations and gain victims’ trust.
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1Never share personal informationDo not provide your ID number, banking information, or passwords over the phone. Legitimate companies never ask for sensitive data by phone.
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2Verify caller identityAsk for the name, company, and contact details that you can verify independently. Hang up and call back on the organization’s official number.
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3Do not trust time-limited offersLegitimate companies give you time to think. Scammers often create artificial pressure for immediate decision-making.
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4End suspicious callsIf you feel uncertain or something seems wrong, simply hang up. You are under no obligation to continue the conversation.
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5Use call blockingBlock numbers that bother you with repeated calls. Modern phones have built-in spam call blocking functions.
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6Do not call backDo not call back unknown numbers without verification. They may be premium rate numbers with high charges or other fraudulent schemes. With us, you can easily check if it is a premium number.
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7Report fraudulent callsShare your experiences in our community and alert other users. This way you help protect the whole community from scammers.
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8Register in the "Do Not Call" listUse official services to limit marketing calls. In many countries, there are national consumer protection registers.
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9Be cautious with banking callsBanks usually do not contact clients requesting sensitive information. If suspicious, contact your bank directly through official channels.
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10Trust your instinctsIf something sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Your instinct is often your best protection.
Remember: Legitimate organizations never demand immediate disclosure of sensitive data over the phone. Always take time to verify, and if in doubt, consult someone you trust.