{"id":13007,"date":"2021-08-28T09:00:30","date_gmt":"2021-08-28T16:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/blog\/?p=13007"},"modified":"2021-08-05T15:31:51","modified_gmt":"2021-08-05T22:31:51","slug":"how-to-tell-if-a-call-is-from-a-scam-phone-number","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/how-to-tell-if-a-call-is-from-a-scam-phone-number\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Tell if a Call is From a Scam Phone Number"},"content":{"rendered":"

When you notice a local number calling you<\/a>, you will most likely pick it up. However, scammers can easily alter their caller ID<\/a> and make it look like it\u2019s from a reputable organization. So, what you think is a harmless call might be a trap to steal your money.\u00a0Below, we\u2019ll talk about how to tell if you\u2019ve been a victim of a scam phone number, how to report a scam phone number, and how you can avoid phone scams. Continue reading to learn what to do in case you get deceptive calls again!<\/p>\n

How to Tell if a Call is From a Scam Phone Number<\/h2>\n\n[aesop_image img=”https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/lindsey-lamont-UwnH5jSrdr4-unsplash-scaled.jpg” panorama=”off” imgwidth=”100%” align=”center” lightbox=”off” captionsrc=”custom” captionposition=”center” revealfx=”off” overlay_revealfx=”off”]\n

Nobody would wish to go through the stressful and painful process of being a scam victim<\/a>. However, it\u2019s vital to be able to identify if been a victim of a phone scam through these signs:<\/p>\n

You Get Rejected for Credit<\/h3>\n

If you\u2019re confident that you have good credit, but you\u2019ve been rejected by the bank<\/a>, then something must have happened to your account.<\/a> A scammer might have stolen your identity<\/a> during a phone call and used your account to buy products and services or apply for loans. Given this, monitoring your credit file is necessary to help you spot fraudulent transactions under your name.<\/p>\n

Your Device Is Infected<\/h3>\n

Another way to tell that you\u2019ve been a victim of a phone scam<\/a> is you have a virus \u2014 not COVID-19<\/a> but a computer virus.<\/a> Scam artists may have called you and pretended to be from tech support<\/a>. They offered to fix a problem with your device, but in reality, they installed spyware, viruses, and other software that would help them access your device and steal your personal information. So, if your device suddenly crashes or you see excessive pop-ups and ads, your device might be infected, and your personal information could be at risk.<\/p>\n[aesop_image img=”https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/luis-villasmil-4V8uMZx8FYA-unsplash-scaled.jpg” panorama=”off” imgwidth=”100%” align=”center” lightbox=”off” captionsrc=”custom” captionposition=”center” revealfx=”off” overlay_revealfx=”off”]\n

You Were Rushed<\/h3>\n

If you were pressured to give your personal information<\/a> for updating purposes or allow remote access to your device, you may have been a victim of a phone scam. As scammers usually speak with urgency, you might end up panicking and following their requests. However, no legitimate bank or organization<\/a> would force you to do anything right away.<\/p>\n

You Receive Calls From Government Agencies<\/h3>\n

A clear indication that you\u2019ve been a victim of a phone scam is when an unexpected caller claims to be working for government agencies, like the Social Security Administration<\/a> or Internal Revenue Service (IRS). These organizations will not call you out of the blue and collect your personal information forcefully.<\/p>\n

How To Report a Scam Phone Number<\/h2>\n[aesop_image img=”https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/linkedin-sales-solutions-zn2aUVfbUrk-unsplash-scaled.jpg” panorama=”off” imgwidth=”100%” align=”center” lightbox=”off” captionsrc=”custom” captionposition=”center” revealfx=”off” overlay_revealfx=”off”]\n

If you think you\u2019ve just talked to a con artist, here\u2019s how to report a scam phone number:<\/p>\n