Phone scams
Phone scams are a common way for criminals to con people out of money. Be aware of some of the most common phone scams and find out what you can do to stay safe.
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| Hazard level: | 100 % |
| Number of ratings: | 1× |
| Latest rating: | Dec 02, 2025 Add comment |
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| Number of views: | 70× |
| Last viewed: | Dec 02, 2025 |
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What can the users learn about a number that is calling them?
Users can find the reviews of the phone number written by other users, the interest in the phone number in the last month and, if possible, its location (for landlines). Sometimes, there are no reviews for a given phone number. If, however, the page has e.g. a thousand views, it shows that it is most likely an annoying caller.
Phone scams are a common way for criminals to con people out of money. Be aware of some of the most common phone scams and find out what you can do to stay safe.
Call spoofing, which refers to the process of changing the caller ID to any number other than the actual calling number, is a tactic that has lately been on the rise.
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very dangerous do not answer, asks personal questions and tries to guess where you live and rambles schizophrenically.
Unsafe Dec 02, 2025 00