Tips To Avoid Spam and Robocalls

[Bambino]

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.

[pgn]

Very sensible, @Bambino 👍

[TallTrees]

Thanks for the information and reminder 🙂 

[Cleoriff]

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

[Martin-O2]

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

[pgn]

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

[gmarkj]

Not good!!