Scam calls refer to fraudulent phone calls made with the intention of deceiving or defrauding individuals. Scammers typically pose as legitimate organizations, such as the police, government agencies, or well-known companies, in order to gain the trust of the recipient. They employ various tactics to trick people into providing personal information, financial details, or access to their devices.
Common types of scam calls include:
📵Bank / Credit Card Scams: These scams typically involve a fraudster contacting you, claiming there is an issue with your credit card or bank account, and offering assistance to resolve the problem. To proceed, they will request your credit card or bank account details, and potentially a PIN number, to facilitate the account reset process.
📵Loved One in Trouble Scams: These scams has been facilitated by advancements in AI technology, enabling scammers to mimic a person’s voice by utilizing video clips or audio recordings. Subsequently, these fraudsters employ the person’s phone number to reach out to their family members and friends, delivering an urgent request for money in the voice of the loved one.
📵Tech Support Scams: Scammers pose as technical support representatives and claim that the recipient’s computer or device is infected with a virus or experiencing a problem. They then request remote access to the device or payment for bogus services.
📵Lottery Scams: Scammers inform individuals that they have won a lottery but must pay a fee or provide personal information to claim their winnings.
📵Investment Scams: Scammers offer fraudulent investment opportunities with promises of high returns – including Cryptocurrency scams. They pressure individuals to invest quickly without providing sufficient information or documentation.
To protect yourself from scam calls, it is advisable to do the following:
✅Choose an operator that takes telecom fraud seriously and has put in place the right tools to fight back against these scammers.
✅Be cautious with personal information: Avoid sharing sensitive information, such as social security numbers, credit card details, or passwords. Never share your passwords!
✅Verify the caller’s identity: If you receive a call from an unfamiliar organization or an individual claiming to be from a known company, ask for verification. Look up the official contact details of the organization and contact them independently to confirm the legitimacy of the call.