Your phone starts to ring while you’re running errands, and when you look at the caller id on your screen it says…(916) 246-1279. What should you do? If this is a scammer, then there’s no need to answer their call. But what if someone you know has a blocked number and can’t change it? This blog article will reveal some of the best ways for you to protect yourself from these scams.
What are Scam Calls?
No one likes getting scammed, but unfortunately scam calls are becoming more and more common. Scammers are getting smarter and more sophisticated, making it harder for people to know how to protect themselves.
Here are some tips on how to protect yourself from scam calls:
- Be aware of what to look for. Scammers often use spoofed caller ID information to make it look like they’re calling from a legitimate company or government agency. They may also use high-pressure tactics or scare tactics to try to get you to pay them money or give them personal information.
- Don’t answer calls from unknown numbers. If you don’t recognize the number that’s calling you, don’t answer it. Let it go to voicemail so you can screen the call.
- Don’t give out personal information. Scammers will often try to get you to give them personal information like your Social Security number, credit card number, or bank account number. Never give out this type of information over the phone unless you’re absolutely sure you know who you’re talking to.
- Hang up if the caller is pressuring you for money or personal information. Legitimate companies and government agencies will never demand payment or personal information from you over the phone. If someone is doing this, it’s a scammer and you should hang up immediately.
- Report scam calls to the authorities. If you receive a scam call, report it to the Federal
How to Avoid Scams
When you answer the phone and the caller asks “Can you hear me?”, just hang up. This is a new scam where scammers record your “Yes” response and use it to sign you up for unwanted services.
If you get an unsolicited call from someone claiming to be from the IRS or other government agency, hang up. These are scam artists trying to trick you into paying them money.
Never give out personal information like your Social Security number, bank account number, or credit card number to someone you don’t know. Scammers can use this information to steal your identity and your money.
If something sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Be skeptical of offers that seem too good to be true, like free vacations or prizes. These are often scams designed to get your personal information.
916-246-1279 is a Scam Call
If you receive a call from — 246-1279, it’s a scam call. The caller may try to trick you into giving them personal information or money. They may claim to be from a government agency or a legitimate company, or say that you’ve won a prize. Hang up and don’t give them any information.
If you get a call from an unknown number, do not answer it. If you do answer it, do not give the caller any personal information. This includes your name, address, phone number, date of birth, Social Security number, bank account information, or credit card number. The caller may say they need this information to verify your identity or process a payment. Do not fall for this scam!
If the caller persists, tell them you know they’re a scammer and that you’re going to report them to the authorities. Then hang up.
If you receive a suspicious call, hang up and report it to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). You can also visit the FTC’s website to find out more about how to protect yourself from scam calls.
What to do if you get a Scam Call
If you get a scam call, the best thing to do is Hang Up. Do not engage with the caller in any way. If you have caller ID, you may want to Block the number. If you think you may have been a victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement immediately. You can also file a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
Conclusion
If you’ve been getting a lot of 916-246-1279 scam calls lately, don’t worry — there are ways to protect yourself. First, don’t answer calls from unfamiliar numbers. If you do answer, don’t give out any personal information. Hang up if the caller asks for money or your credit card number. Finally, report the number to the Federal Trade Commission so they can investigate and take action against the scammers.
