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2007 Common Phone Scams
Protect Yourself and Your Business
You
know they're
out there....Criminals trying to part you
from your hard-earned money.
The 2007 common phone scams outlined below provide the latest
information on scams that we're aware of so you know what to watch out
for and how to protect yourself. Click on the links below for
detailed information.
2007
Common Phone Scams
How to Protect Yourself from Phone Scams
Here are some tips to protect you and
your business from phone scams:
- NEVER
give any
personal information over the telephone. If someone calls
stating they are from your bank, a federal agency or anywhere else, get
the agent's name and call back number. Call the agency and find
out if they were trying to contact you, prior to revealing any personal
information. Your bank would never call you to verify your
account number, because they already know what it is.
- If
it sounds
too good to be true...IT IS!! Don't fall for calls from
people telling you that you've won a prize or some cash. If it
sounds like a contest you may have entered, ask them for a business
name and callback number.
- Never
use your
# button plus a number for someone to "test" your line.
- Make
sure your
family and/or employees understand 2007 common phone scams.
Advise them never to give out personal or banking information over the
phone from someone they don't know. If the call seems legitimate,
they should be advised to get a name and callback number.
- Don't
be
pressured by URGENT tactics. Some of these scam artists
use high-pressure tactics, telling consumers they won't get the deal
unless they act now. Legitimate businesses would give you time to
consider an offer.
- The
elderly
are prime targets - scam artists target the elderly because
they're vulnerable, often trusting, and many are on
fixed-incomes. The promise of lots of money for a small
investment provides some hope. Make sure any elderly relatives or
friends are aware of telephone scams and know how to protect themselves
from fraud.
We will be updating the 2007 common
phone scams page as we become aware
of new scams.
If you are the victim of a scam, be sure to report the incident to:
- Your local law enforcement
agency
- Your phone company
- The FCC
complaint site.
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