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5 phone scams that are catching people off guard
PeopleFinders warns US consumers about five prevalent phone scams using tactics like fake delivery alerts and impersonations to steal personal data or money.
- Scammers are increasingly using fake delivery notices and agency impersonations in phone calls, texts, and voicemails, making it easier to steal personal information and money.
- Spoofing and urgency make scams effective by using spoofed caller ID and secretive language, while aggressive callers demand payment via unusual methods like gift cards.
- These schemes range from fake delivery alerts using shortened links to IRS or Social Security impersonators, family-emergency calls, sweepstakes requiring fees, and bank phishing calls.
- If you receive a suspicious contact, hang up and report offers that seem too good, then verify claims via the official company website or app and your bank’s phone number on the card.
- Staying aware and using reverse phone lookup tools helps people identify scammers, update defenses as tactics evolve, and follow guidance from PeopleFinders, reviewed and shared by Stacker.
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tete_escape // Shutterstock 5 phone scams that are catching people off guard Scammers are getting smarter, and so are their tricks. From fake delivery alerts to impersonated government agencies, phone scams are more convincing (and more frequent) than ever before. Whether it’s a call, text, or voicemail, one wrong move could put your personal information—or your money—at risk. While some scams are obvious, others are surprisingly convincing, eve…
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5 phone scams that are catching people off guard
PeopleFinders reports five sophisticated phone scams targeting individuals, including fake delivery notices and IRS impersonations. Stay alert to avoid falling victim.
·Helena, United States
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