Reader-submitted: I noticed you shared the Microsoft page on phone scams, so I wanted to drop you a quick email to tell you about our new guide.
As you know, phone scams are on the rise, so we prepared a simple guide which provides a good overview of all of the most common scams.
Here’s the link – http://backgroundchecks.org/
There is a great app called mr number that can block a lot of scam calls
When you get a call do not say a thing, just hang up.
Be aware that the scammers are now using “spoof” numbers. The Caller ID # that comes up is usually a fake random number that frequently uses your area code and first three digits of your number to make it appear as someone you know may be calling. These numbers are randomly generated and can actually be a real person’s number.
The best thing to do is to hang up on anyone claiming to want to fix your credit or computer, or from the IRS, or a lottery or from Microsoft. Never say the word “Yes”!
If the caller has an Indian accent, hang up.
If the caller has a nice sweet voice, hang up!