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Phone Scams: What You Need to Know

Written by: Jessica (she/her)

1 min read | Published: October 12, 2023

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Fraudsters are becoming more creative by the day in the ways they try to get consumers to fall victim to scams. It could be through an email, phone call, or via text message. I’ll share with you some ways you can spot fraudulent call attempts to protect yourself and your finances.

Spot an Attempt

Here are a few things to look out for:

You may not be able to spot every single fraud attempt you receive over the phone, but knowing you have the power to hang up, say no, and block any future calls can be empowering and very beneficial when you’re looking to protect yourself from fraud. Consider using a call-blocking app on your cell phone to reduce unwanted or potential spam calls.

Sources:

https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/phone-scams

https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/info-2019/phone.html

https://www.equifax.co.uk/resources/identity-protection/dealing-with-phishing-phone-scams.html

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