Customers of cell phone service providers now have access to additional safety precautions that have been taken.
It seems as though the unwelcome phone calls and messages will never stop coming in, even though you have added more numbers to the list of those to be blocked.
Hannah Brockwell claims that she never stops getting unusual phone calls and texts on her phone, even while she is out to lunch with her husband. She says this happens even when she is in the middle of the day.
The person calling you is likely trying to pull a fast one on you by claiming that your bank account was suspended owing to the possibility of fraudulent activity.
According to what she says, to continue, one needs to “click on a link.” After that, you will be taken to a different website, and the next issue that will be brought to your notice has been described by Brockwell as being “extremely urgent.” After that, you will be taken to another page.
She claims that even if the call was not part of a plot to steal money from her bank account, she has been a victim of a parcel delivery fraud involving an order that she did not place and that involves an item that was delivered to her.
She let me know that this UPS delivery has already been processed and is on its way. This was one of several assertions that she made, and in one of them, she added, “And it wants me to click on the link to track it.”
Nevertheless, it is a scam in every circumstance. These phone calls are absolutely out of the usual and are more than just an irritation on their own. After receiving a text message from the fraudster claiming that there is a problem with your bank account, it is easy for the con artist to empty your account within a matter of minutes.
Because of this, the telephone technology that we use today was built during a period when there was very little to no concern about the types of cons that are currently in use.
According to Dave Hatter, a cybersecurity specialist, calls of this “spoof” variety can cause a great deal of damage.
“When you look up the number, it seems to belong to the local area. An email you receive may seem it came from the IRS or your bank. It could be anything, since it’s so simple to do, which is a very unfortunate fact.” Hatter opined
There is some good news to report, which is that mobile phone service providers are taking action to notify customers when they have received a call that is most likely fraudulent.
Because it is so simple to create a fake version of one of these websites, Hatter praised the service as being “very helpful.”
New technology to keep you safe from fraud
What further benefits can you anticipate now that you are safeguarded? The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has just announced a new initiative to crack down on robocalls coming from other countries.
Apps that block scam calls are now offered by the three most prominent wireless service providers in the United States: Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile. Although not all of these applications are free, many of them will flag potentially suspicious calls as “scam likely.” Contact the company that provides your cell service.
It makes no difference what kind of technology your internet service provider offers. Hatter said:
1. When someone calls you from a number you don’t recognize, you should never answer the call.
2. Do not reveal any personal information to anyone, especially if the person claiming to be from your bank calls you.
3. Do not pick up the phone unless you can independently verify the identity of the person who is claiming to be calling from your bank or a government agency. It is not the number that called you; rather, it is the one that is listed on the bank’s website.
Hannah Brockwell is relieved to finally have this ordeal behind her. She stated that they have my phone number, but she was unsure how they got a hold of it.
To avoid losing your money and falling victim to a scam, you should check with the company that provides your mobile phone service to find out what kinds of tools they have available.
