Scammers will ignore the Do Not Call Registry, and sometimes even impersonate it. The Do Not Call Registry will not call you. Here are some ways you can avoid scams:
- If you get an unwanted call, don't engage with the caller, don't press any buttons (even if they promise to remove you from their list). Hang up immediately.
- Scammers often hide their Caller ID information. This makes it harder for consumers to file a complaint. Scammers have become very sophisticated. They can change their numbers in minutes, making tracking them very difficult. Your best defense is not to answer unknown calls. And again, if you do answer, hang up as soon as you realize it’s an unwanted call.
- Consider blocking the calls. If the calls are coming from the same number, you may be able to use a service from your phone provider to block the calls. Another option may be to download a smartphone app that block calls. Additional tips on how to block unwanted calls.
- If an offer sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Don’t ever give your personal information over the phone to someone you don’t know.
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