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Few things can be more annoying than answering the phone while you're in the middle of something. Unfortunately, illegal telemarketing calls have our phones ringing more than ever, costing victims of scammers millions each year. Is Your Phone Ringing Off the Hook?
How It Works:
Scammers often leverage legal “robocall” technology unlawfully as a way to dial thousands of numbers at a time, looking for someone to pick up the phone so they can scam them out of their money or identity. A common tactic is “caller ID spoofing” which makes the call look like it’s coming from a trusted source like your bank or a neighbor.
What You Should Know:
At this time, there is no way to prevent ALL unwanted telemarketing calls. But here are some tips to reduce them and hopefully, protect you from scams.
What You Should Do:
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