An overview of useful articles about unsolicited calls, scams, and safe phone use.
How tech support scams work In a typical tech support scam a caller claims to represent a well known company or your internet provider. They say that there is a serious problem with your computer or account and that it…
Read more →Why seniors are often targeted Seniors may be more trusting, polite and less familiar with modern fraud methods. Scammers try to use emotions such as fear or urgency to convince them to send money or share sensitive…
Read more →Unknown does not always mean dangerous An unknown number can be a delivery driver, a new colleague or a service you use. At the same time it can be spam or a scam attempt. Before you call back, take a moment to check…
Read more →Scam calls affect many people Fraudsters rarely target only one victim. They call many numbers every day and repeat the same script again and again. Reporting a scam number helps to warn others and makes it harder for…
Read more →Why scammers use foreign numbers Many fraud campaigns are based on calls from foreign numbers. In some cases the goal is to make you call back a premium rate line, which can be very expensive even for a short call. …
Read more →Why phone calls can be risky Many people still trust phone calls more than email or online chat. Scammers know this very well and try to use phone calls to obtain passwords, card numbers or other sensitive information.…
Read more →Why blocking unwanted calls is useful Repeated telemarketing calls, spam campaigns and scam attempts can be very annoying. Modern smartphones offer several tools that help you block unwanted numbers so they no longer…
Read more →What is a who called service A who called service lets you quickly check an unknown phone number. You enter the number, read experiences from other users and decide whether to call back, block the number or ignore it. …
Read more →Stay calm A sudden call that tries to scare you or push you into a quick decision can be very unpleasant. Try to stay calm and remember that you are in control of the situation. Steps during the call Do not share…
Read more →Why you should be careful Phone scams are becoming more and more common. Callers often pretend to be from a bank, authority or technical support. Their goal is usually to get access to your money or personal data. …
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