Can I be scammed by answering my phone?

Can I be scammed by answering my phone?

A robocall is when you answer your phone and it’s a recorded message, instead of a live person on the other end. These scammers can be very creative and there’s a wide range of unique phone scams out there designed to take your money, and there are a few different tactics they use to seem more legitimate.

How do you tell if someone is scamming you on the phone?

10 signs you’re talking to a scammer

1. Odd-looking phone number.
2. Delayed greeting.
3. Caller can’t communicate.
4. Caller says there’s a problem with an unknown account.
5. The tone of the conversation becomes heated.
6. You have to identify yourself.
7. Caller uses a generic greeting.
8. The call starts with threats or dire warnings.

What are the signs of a scammer?

Four Signs That It’s a Scam

• Scammers PRETEND to be from an organization you know. Scammers often pretend to be contacting you on behalf of the government.
• Scammers say there’s a PROBLEM or a PRIZE.
• Scammers PRESSURE you to act immediately.
• Scammers tell you to PAY in a specific way.

What can scammer do with your phone number?

By having your cell number, a scammer could trick caller ID systems and get into your financial accounts or call financial institutions that use your phone number to identify you. Once the scammer convinces your carrier to port out your number, you may never get it back. Scam porting is a big problem for phone owners.

What happens if I get scammed?

If you’ve been scammed, consider reporting the fraud to the police to see if they can take any action, as well as to your state consumer protection office. You can also report scams to the FTC. File a report online with the FTC, or by phone at (877) 382-4357.

What details does a scammer need?

All it takes is your name, date of birth and address for fraudsters to steal your identity and access your bank accounts, take out loans or take out mobile phones in your name.

What do you do if you think you’ve been scammed on the phone?

Report Most Common Scams The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is the main agency that collects scam reports. Report your scam online with the FTC complaint assistant, or by phone at 1-877-382-4357 (9:00 AM – 8:00 PM, ET). The FTC accepts complaints about most scams, including these popular ones: Phone calls.