What happens when you call a scammer?

If you call them, the spammer can find out if that phone number is owned by an actual person. The spammer can also easily fake the same area code as you, and set up a clever social engineering trick that may involve you thinking with the wrong head.

Should you call a scammer?

If you're targeted by this scam, follow these steps: Don't call back. Ask your phone provider to block outgoing calls to international numbers. File a complaint with the FTC at www.donotcall.gov and the FCC at www.fcc.gov/complaints.

Can you get scammed by calling a number?

It doesn't take much to spoof a phone number. There are apps and websites that allow scammers to simply type in a phone number and make a call. It's super easy and quick, which makes it appealing to scammers. (Thankfully there are also apps for privacy and security.)

What to do if you talk to a scammer?

Report Phone Scams If you've lost money to a phone scam or have information about the company or scammer who called you, report it at ReportFraud.ftc.gov. If you didn't lose money and just want to report a call, you can use our streamlined reporting form at DoNotCall.gov.

Should you call a scammer?

If you're targeted by this scam, follow these steps: Don't call back. Ask your phone provider to block outgoing calls to international numbers. File a complaint with the FTC at www.donotcall.gov and the FCC at www.fcc.gov/complaints.

What to do if you talk to a scammer?

Report Phone Scams If you've lost money to a phone scam or have information about the company or scammer who called you, report it at ReportFraud.ftc.gov. If you didn't lose money and just want to report a call, you can use our streamlined reporting form at DoNotCall.gov.

Should you call a scammer?

If you're targeted by this scam, follow these steps: Don't call back. Ask your phone provider to block outgoing calls to international numbers. File a complaint with the FTC at www.donotcall.gov and the FCC at www.fcc.gov/complaints.

What to do if you talk to a scammer?

Report Phone Scams If you've lost money to a phone scam or have information about the company or scammer who called you, report it at ReportFraud.ftc.gov. If you didn't lose money and just want to report a call, you can use our streamlined reporting form at DoNotCall.gov.

Should you call a scammer?

If you're targeted by this scam, follow these steps: Don't call back. Ask your phone provider to block outgoing calls to international numbers. File a complaint with the FTC at www.donotcall.gov and the FCC at www.fcc.gov/complaints.

What to do if you talk to a scammer?

Report Phone Scams If you've lost money to a phone scam or have information about the company or scammer who called you, report it at ReportFraud.ftc.gov. If you didn't lose money and just want to report a call, you can use our streamlined reporting form at DoNotCall.gov.

Should you call a scammer?

If you're targeted by this scam, follow these steps: Don't call back. Ask your phone provider to block outgoing calls to international numbers. File a complaint with the FTC at www.donotcall.gov and the FCC at www.fcc.gov/complaints.

What to do if you talk to a scammer?

Report Phone Scams If you've lost money to a phone scam or have information about the company or scammer who called you, report it at ReportFraud.ftc.gov. If you didn't lose money and just want to report a call, you can use our streamlined reporting form at DoNotCall.gov.

Should you call a scammer?

If you're targeted by this scam, follow these steps: Don't call back. Ask your phone provider to block outgoing calls to international numbers. File a complaint with the FTC at www.donotcall.gov and the FCC at www.fcc.gov/complaints.

What to do if you talk to a scammer?

Report Phone Scams If you've lost money to a phone scam or have information about the company or scammer who called you, report it at ReportFraud.ftc.gov. If you didn't lose money and just want to report a call, you can use our streamlined reporting form at DoNotCall.gov.

Should you call a scammer?

If you're targeted by this scam, follow these steps: Don't call back. Ask your phone provider to block outgoing calls to international numbers. File a complaint with the FTC at www.donotcall.gov and the FCC at www.fcc.gov/complaints.

What to do if you talk to a scammer?

Report Phone Scams If you've lost money to a phone scam or have information about the company or scammer who called you, report it at ReportFraud.ftc.gov. If you didn't lose money and just want to report a call, you can use our streamlined reporting form at DoNotCall.gov.

Should you call a scammer?

If you're targeted by this scam, follow these steps: Don't call back. Ask your phone provider to block outgoing calls to international numbers. File a complaint with the FTC at www.donotcall.gov and the FCC at www.fcc.gov/complaints.

What to do if you talk to a scammer?

Report Phone Scams If you've lost money to a phone scam or have information about the company or scammer who called you, report it at ReportFraud.ftc.gov. If you didn't lose money and just want to report a call, you can use our streamlined reporting form at DoNotCall.gov.

Should you call a scammer?

If you're targeted by this scam, follow these steps: Don't call back. Ask your phone provider to block outgoing calls to international numbers. File a complaint with the FTC at www.donotcall.gov and the FCC at www.fcc.gov/complaints.

What to do if you talk to a scammer?

Report Phone Scams If you've lost money to a phone scam or have information about the company or scammer who called you, report it at ReportFraud.ftc.gov. If you didn't lose money and just want to report a call, you can use our streamlined reporting form at DoNotCall.gov.

Should you call a scammer?

If you're targeted by this scam, follow these steps: Don't call back. Ask your phone provider to block outgoing calls to international numbers. File a complaint with the FTC at www.donotcall.gov and the FCC at www.fcc.gov/complaints.

What to do if you talk to a scammer?

Report Phone Scams If you've lost money to a phone scam or have information about the company or scammer who called you, report it at ReportFraud.ftc.gov. If you didn't lose money and just want to report a call, you can use our streamlined reporting form at DoNotCall.gov.

Should you call a scammer?

If you're targeted by this scam, follow these steps: Don't call back. Ask your phone provider to block outgoing calls to international numbers. File a complaint with the FTC at www.donotcall.gov and the FCC at www.fcc.gov/complaints.

What to do if you talk to a scammer?

Report Phone Scams If you've lost money to a phone scam or have information about the company or scammer who called you, report it at ReportFraud.ftc.gov. If you didn't lose money and just want to report a call, you can use our streamlined reporting form at DoNotCall.gov.

Should you call a scammer?

If you're targeted by this scam, follow these steps: Don't call back. Ask your phone provider to block outgoing calls to international numbers. File a complaint with the FTC at www.donotcall.gov and the FCC at www.fcc.gov/complaints.

What to do if you talk to a scammer?

Report Phone Scams If you've lost money to a phone scam or have information about the company or scammer who called you, report it at ReportFraud.ftc.gov. If you didn't lose money and just want to report a call, you can use our streamlined reporting form at DoNotCall.gov.