Scammers have various methods when it comes to getting their hands on your phone number. You might think, "Well, what's the big deal? Isn't it easy to find someone's number these days, no matter what?

Scammers are more likely to call with certain phone numbers and area codes. Phone numbers and area codes from more densely-populated areas are common among scammers who aim to build a sense of ...

From fake delivery alerts to phony bank fraud notices, phone scams are becoming more common each year. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) operates the “National Do Not Call Registry,” a list of phone ...

Thousands of people are bilked every year by criminals who enter the lives of their victims through their telephones. AARP once found that about half of all mobile calls were fraudulent, and that the ...

Scams are on the rise, but Alternative Number from Surfshark can help keep you safe. Here's why, when and how to use it. The Global State of Scams Report 2024 from Global Anti-Scam Alliance and ...

There's bad customer service — and even worse bogus customer service where anyone can easily be taken by a scammer with a quirky accent who demands a credit card on the spot when you call a fake ...

It's reasonable to assume that if you reach out to tech support from a legitimate help website, you'll be speaking with a real customer service representative. However, scammers are hijacking pages ...

ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - The Dougherty County Sheriff’s Office (DOCOSO) warns that scammers are now using their phone number after a local business owner and resident was scammed out of $10,000. According ...