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Tips To Avoid Spam and Robocalls

Bambino — Mon, 08 Nov 2021 18:17:47 GMT

These are from the US Federal Communications Commission but they apply here too:

Don't answer calls from unknown numbers.
Don't answer calls from numbers you don't recognise.
Don't respond to any questions that can be answered with a "Yes."
If someone calls you and claims to be with XYZ company, hang up and call the company yourself. Use the company's website to find an official number.
If you do answer a call and hear a recording such as, "Hello, can you hear me?" just hang up.
The same goes for a call where you're asked to press a number before being connected to a representative.

When you answer a call and interact with the voice prompt or by pressing a number, it lets spammers know your number is real. They can then sell your number to another company or begin targeting your number more frequently.

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pgn — Mon, 08 Nov 2021 20:46:38 GMT

Very sensible, @Bambino 👍

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TallTrees — Mon, 08 Nov 2021 21:46:35 GMT

Thanks for the information and reminder 🙂

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Cleoriff — Tue, 09 Nov 2021 00:33:50 GMT

Thanks for that info @Bambino. Good to be reminded.

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Martin-O2 — Thu, 11 Nov 2021 10:59:40 GMT

Some really useful info @Bambino! Thanks for sharing. 🙂

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pgn — Fri, 12 Nov 2021 10:20:21 GMT

And getting taken-in, or being taken for a ride, is even easier with WhatsApp, Telegram, etc - keep on your toes!

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-59238425.amp

Re: Tips To Avoid Spam and Robocalls

gmarkj — Fri, 12 Nov 2021 14:16:41 GMT

Not good!!