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1. consumer.ftc.gov › phone-scamsPhone Scams | Consumer Advice - Federal Trade Commission

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   The scams usually involve someone supposedly spotting fraud or criminal activity on one of your accounts, offering to help “protect” your money, sometimes asking you to share verification codes, and always telling you to move money from your bank, investment, or retirement account.

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   Report the number that received the call, the number on your caller ID, and any number they told you to call back. Also report the exact date and time of the call, if you know it. Knowing all this information helps the FTC and its law enforcement partners track down the scammers behind the call.

3. www.consumerreports.org › consumer-protection › howHow to Identify a Phone Scam - Consumer Reports

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   Nov 2, 2015 · What should you do if you get such a call? Hang up the phone immediately. Don't engage with the caller, even if you know it's a phone scam and you think it would be fun to irritate the...

4. lookup.robokiller.comFree Scam Phone Number Lookup Tool - RoboKiller

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   Scam phone number lookup: See who’s calling you. Enter any phone number to start. Get instant spam protection. 463k ratings. Most active robocallers. in the past hour. Negative. (303) 209-5564. Negative. (866) 680-8628. Positive. (877) 255-5923. Positive. (866) 532-0423. Negative. (614) 212-5139. Positive. (800) 483-8314. Show More.

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   What should I do if a call is a scam?

   • Report the number that received the call, the number on your caller ID, and any number they told you to call back. Also report the exact date and time of the call, if you know it. Knowing all this information helps the FTC and its law enforcement partners track down the scammers behind the call.

   Phone Scams | Consumer Advice - Federal Trade Commission

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   How much money can you lose from a phone scam?

   • Based on the results of a March 2021 survey, call-security app maker Truecaller estimates that some 59 million Americans lost money to a phone scam in the previous 12 months. According to FTC data, the median loss in scams that start with a call is $1,200, higher than for any other method of contact. Technology has made this illicit work easy.

   How to Identify and Avoid Common Phone Scams - AARP

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   How do I report a phone scam?

   • If you’ve lost money to a phone scam or have information about the company or scammer who called you, tell the FTC at ReportFraud.ftc.gov. If you didn’t lose money and just want to report a call, use the streamlined reporting form at DoNotCall.gov. Any information you provide will help stop the scammers.

   Phone Scams | Consumer Advice - Federal Trade Commission

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   What is a phone scam?

   • Phone scams come in many forms, but they tend to make similar promises and threats, or ask you to pay certain ways. Here’s what to know. The caller might say you were “selected” for an offer or that you’ve won a lottery. But if you have to pay to get the prize, it's not a prize. Scammers might pretend to be law enforcement or a federal agency.

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6. www.ftc.gov › phone-scamsPhone Scams | Federal Trade Commission

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   Learn more about your rights as a consumer and how to spot and avoid scams. Find the resources you need to understand how consumer protection law impacts your business. Take action

7. www.aarp.org › money › scams-fraudHow to Identify and Avoid Common Phone Scams - AARP

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   Jan 18, 2019 · Based on the results of a March 2021 survey, call-security app maker Truecaller estimates that some 59 million Americans lost money to a phone scam in the previous 12 months. According to FTC data, the median loss in scams that start with a call is $1,200, higher than for any other method of contact. Technology has made this illicit work easy.

8. consumer.ftc.gov › 2018 › 10Scams near you, by the numbers | Consumer Advice

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   Oct 16, 2018 · Scams near you, by the numbers. By. Paul Witt. Lead Data Analyst, Division of Consumer Response & Operations. October 16, 2018. Every day, people across the country are telling the FTC what happened to them. Maybe they lost money to a scam, lost their identity, or just spotted something that looked fishy and wanted somebody to know.