spam calls
Spam calls are unsolicited, unwanted or fraudulent phone calls that aim to sell a product, scam the recipient, or gather personal information. They can be annoying and disruptive, and in some cases, they can also be dangerous.
Common types of spam calls include telemarketing, robocalls, phishing scams, and fraud. Some spammers use caller ID spoofing techniques to make it appear as if the call is coming from a legitimate number.
It is important to be cautious and never give out personal information or engage with a caller you don't trust. Instead, you can follow the steps I mentioned in my previous answer to report and block spam calls.
how to report spam calls
- Note the phone number, time and date of the call.
- Check if your phone has a built-in spam filter and mark the call as spam.
- Report the number to your phone company, they may have a service toblock the number or take other measures to prevent future spam calls.
- Report the number to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in the US by visiting their website (ftc.gov) or calling 1-877-FTC-HELP.
- You can also use third-party call blocking apps that allow you to report spam numbers to their database.
- Consider installing an app on your smartphone that specializes in blocking spam calls. These apps use crowd-sourced databases of known spam numbers to block calls before they reach you.
- Be cautious when receiving calls from unfamiliar or international numbers, as these are common sources of spam calls.
- Do not call back numbers you don't recognize, as this can result in costly charges.
- Consider using a call-blocking device or service if you receive a high volume of spam calls.
- Be careful about giving out your phone number and make sure it is not included in public directories or on websites where it can be easily accessed by spammers.
Remember to never engage with or answer questions from an unknown or suspicious number.
By following these steps and being proactive about protecting your phone number, you can reduce the number of spam calls . It is important to be cautious and never give out personal information or engage with a caller you don't trust. Instead, you can follow the steps I mentioned in my previous answer to report and block spam calls.