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FAQs

How do I check if a website is legit? ›

The Scam Detector app tracks down information for more than 525 worldwide scams. The app has nine categories including auto, travel and Internet scams. Additionally, the scams are broken down into five areas - social networking, online auctions, financial, housing and employment.

Younger adults reported losses to online shopping fraud – which often started with an ad on social media – far more often than any other fraud type, and most said they simply did not get the items they ordered. Younger adults were over four times more likely than older adults to report a loss on an investment scam.

Have you ever been tired of spam calls, telemarketers or scammy messages? Call Protect is the app that helps you look up the unknown phone numbers, identify spammers and block unwanted calls and messages.

Clicking on a phishing link or opening an attachment in one of these messages may install malware, like viruses, spyware or ransomware, on your device.

Contact your bank immediately to let them know what's happened and ask if you can get a refund. Most banks should reimburse you if you've transferred money to someone because of a scam.

What do I do if I gave my Social Security number to a scammer? ›

You can contact the OIG's fraud hotline at 1-800-269-0271 or submit a report online at oig.ssa.gov.

Your phone number is an easy access point for scammers and identity thieves. Once they know your number, they can use it to send you phishing texts, trick you into installing malware and spyware, or use social engineering attacks to get you to hand over your personal identifying information (PII).

2021's top scam: Bogus prizes and sweepstakes fraud

Complaints about scams involving fake prizes, bogus sweepstakes, and “free” gifts were the top complaint consumers reported to Fraud.org in 2021. In 2020, such complaints made up nearly a quarter (23.78 percent) of the reports we received.

The Bronx, New York—the borough of New York City with over 1.4 million people—has an unusually high fraud rate of over 21.5%. It is the only major city/place with a fraud rate of greater than 20% of all transactions.

Directly replying to a spam text message lets a spammer know that your number is genuine. What happens next They can sell your phone number to other spammers who might bombard you with false promises of free gifts and product offers. Instead, it's best to block and report the number.

Why do financial scammers target seniors? Fraudsters and con artists tend to go after older adults because they believe this population has plenty of money in the bank. But it's not just wealthy older Americans who are targeted. Older adults with low income are also at risk for fraud.

Contact your bank immediately so they can protect your account. After you've told your bank about the scam, keep an eye on your bank statements and look out for any unusual transactions. Also check your credit score to see if there are applications for credit you don't recognise.

What they want are account numbers, passwords, Social Security numbers, and other confidential information that they can use to loot your checking account or run up bills on your credit cards. Identity thieves can take out loans or obtain credit cards and even driver's licenses in your name.

Can you track a scammer? ›

An IP address can be used to trace the location of the scammer if the IP address is not hidden using a VPN or other means. There are a variety of ways to obtain someone's IP address.

If an incoming call is labeled Scam Likely, it's probably a call from a spammer, scammer, or telemarketer. Your carrier maintains a database of likely telemarketing phone numbers and flags these calls automatically. You can choose to ignore calls marked Scam Likely, or you can block them and prevent them from ringing.

Hackers do not even have to steal the victim's phone to download malware. They just have to plant viruses on websites designed to infect the smartphones and wait for the user to simply click a link on their phone.

So to answer the question, “Can someone hack my phone by texting me?” No, your phone cannot be hacked by anyone just by receiving or opening the message. If you further follow the instructions of the text and click on the malicious link, then hacking might happen.

A Hacker May Receive Information From or About You

If you click on a phishing link, the attacker will automatically receive some basic data, such as your device statistics, approximate location and any other information you may have voluntarily provided.

Did a scammer make an unauthorized transfer from your bank account? Contact your bank and tell them it was an unauthorized debit or withdrawal. Ask them to reverse the transaction and give you your money back.

You may not be able to get your money back once it's been paid to a scammer. But reporting it will help stop them scamming someone else. Agencies use the information you give to build cases against scammers.

Start by securing any accounts that the scammer may have access to. Then, freeze your credit and contact your bank or financial institution and any impacted companies to alert them of the crime. Finally, you may need to file a report with your local police department and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).

Contact the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) at 1-800-908-4490 or visit them online, if you believe someone is using your SSN to work, get your tax refund, or other abuses involving taxes. Order free credit reports annually from the three major credit bureaus (Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion).

Can I lock my Social Security number? ›

This is done by calling our National 800 number (Toll Free 1-800-772-1213 or at our TTY number at 1-800-325-0778). Once requested, any automated telephone and electronic access to your Social Security record is blocked.

There is NO COST to place or lift a security freeze. For more information, see detailed instructions entitled “Placing a Security Freeze on Your Credit Report to Protect Yourself from Identity Theft” below.

With your phone number, a hacker can start hijacking your accounts one by one by having a password reset sent to your phone. They can trick automated systems — like your bank — into thinking they're you when you call customer service.

Criminals can take your current cell phone number then transfer it to a fake account in a practice known as porting. It allows identity thieves to use your phone number to access sensitive information, including bank, retirement, and cryptocurrency accounts.

Hackers know the value of your email account. Once they're in, they can use it to gain access to your bank account, social media profiles, and other sensitive online accounts. Don't ignore the signs of a hacked inbox. If anything looks suspicious or you suddenly can't log in, act fast!

“Spam Risk” or “Scam Likely” calls occur when a machine learning engine used by the phone carrier detects a suspicious call origin, duration or frequency record from a phone number. The increasingly common spam warning message that pops up on your phone when it rings is part of the ongoing battle against such calls.

The Scam Likely Caller ID features will sometimes mark legitimate calls incorrectly, such that some people may report your number without even answering the phone. If this happens enough, your number will be marked Scam Likely.

What happens if you dial 622? T-Mobile Scam Block: A default-off tool that prevents T-Mobile customers from receiving scam calls. Activate from your T-Mobile account, in the latest Name ID app, or dial #622# from your T-Mobile phone. Offered to customers at no extra cost.

Usually, you receive spam calls because your number has been sold to scammers. They try their best to defraud you by calling you repeatedly. Make sure you report these scammers regularly to Better Business Bureau and Federal Trade Commission.

How do I remove my phone number from spam? ›

Visit DoNotCall.gov or call 1-888-382-1222 to verify the status of, or unsubscribe, your phone number on the registry. Placing your phone number on this national registry will stop telemarketing sales calls. But you might still receive calls from scammers and robocallers. Some telemarketing calls are still permitted.

Even without the app, you can block Scam Likely callers with a feature called Scam Block. To do so on both iPhone and Android: Open the Phone app. Dial #662# and hit Call.

“It's a telephone scam technique where your phone rings once and then stops, in hopes that you will call the number back. If you do call back, it goes to a high-cost international number, meaning you will be charged for that call, and the scammer will make money.”