Your phone rings. The screen shows an unfamiliar number again. You hesitate — should you answer, or is this another spam call? And your concerns can be true. According to the Truecaller Insights U.S. Spam & Scam Report, more than 56.2 million US adults were affected by the spam and scam call epidemic in 2023. Unknown callers are a nuisance. But they can also be dangerous. Scammers prey on unsuspecting individuals, leading to financial loss, identity theft, or worse. Even…
Getting a call from an unknown number can be annoying. It might be someone trying to prank you. But occasionally, it might be someone who’s trying to scam you. It can be a severe problem, as scammers can sweet talk…
For most Americans, the Social Security benefits are something they work toward throughout their lives. It’s one of the main ways for someone to secure their retirement. So, when someone calls you pretending to be from the Social Security Administration…
Have you ever swiped your card at an ATM or gas station and questioned the security of your data? The risk of falling prey to a credit card skimmer is constant in the digital era. Yes, this fraudulent activity even…
No matter how often those unknown numbers light up your phone, they're always a nuisance. But that’s not all they are: they can also be deceptive. Case in point: the infamous cars extended warranty scam calls. You know the drill…
According to Pew Research, 8/10 Americans have stopped answering their phones when they get a call from an unknown number. With the ability to identify the caller's number, we can decide whether to answer or not. But what about private…