Scam callers demanding money – protect yourself!

Summary — +1

Risky
Caller Name: Okänd
Caller Type: Unknown
Reviews: 692

Expert Opinion

Caution: receiving unexpected calls from unfamiliar numbers often signals a scam operation, especially when they demand payment for alleged debts or threaten legal action. Protect yourself by refusing to share personal or financial details, hanging up if the caller pressures you, and documenting the interaction. Use your carrier's call‑blocking features or third‑party apps to filter suspicious numbers, and report the incident to the relevant consumer‑protection agency such as the FCA or the Information Commissioner's Office. If a legitimate organisation needs to contact you, they will typically follow up with a formal letter or email. Staying vigilant and keeping records can help curb repeat harassment.

Caller Categories

Unknown
256×
Scam
112×
Silent Call
51×
Harassment Call
28×
Debt Collector
24×

Caller Names

Okänd
30×
SECURITY SCREEN
12×
+1 (800) 546-789
Amazon (claimed)
Scam

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Recent Reports for 1

1 Scam

A call under the guise of 'Security' screen, with the caller speaking poor English, possibly from India or Jamaica, attempted to sell something before being hung up on, raising concerns about the security of personal information.

1 Unknown

When this number called, my caller ID only showed the number 1, it was wierd

1 Telemarketing on crack

After being called repeatedly, I've finally blocked this number and put an end to the harassment.

1 Debt Collector Debt collection (scam)

This is a debt collection scam, with all threats being false and illegal.

1

To mitigate unwanted calls, an option to block overseas internet IP-type phones would be beneficial, with the suggestion that legitimate businesses should use landlines instead.

1 Debt Collector

Threatening calls have been made, claiming loan repayment, despite no loan being taken out

1 Jagdish Kanani

If possible, could someone provide the home address of Jagdish Kanani?

1 Debt Collector AT&T

In California, fraudulent companies are attempting to collect on outdated bills, some of which are over 15 years old; one such company, based in New Jersey and working with AT&T, has been reported to the Attorney General's office, though this only temporarily deters them.

1 Scam federalgrantsource.org (claimed)

Beware of this company, as their website, federalgrantsource.org, is registered through a proxy service, suggesting that they may be hiding their true identity

1 grants.gov

You should just go to grants.gov, the oficial US goverment site, its safer.

1 Scam

It's crucial to be cautious of individuals offering free money, as legitimate government grants require specific information to obtain. Having successfully received grants for my business, I can attest that building a relationship with grant holders is essential, and I recommend seeking guidance from a reliable source for those interested in obtaining grants.

1

While it was initially challenging to ignore the ringing, I have grown accustomed to letting it ring and only occasionally checking the caller ID if I am nearby, and I have implemented measures such as call blocking and priority ringing to manage unwanted calls and ensure that only authorized individuals can reach me.

1 Digitone

In the past, a device known as Caller ID Manager was available, but it has since been discontinued without explanation. A similar solution is now offered by the Digitone call blocker, although it is quite pricey. It would be beneficial if Digitone could add the capability for unlimited white listing, rather than the current limit of 30 numbers. Ideally, all types of phones, including cell phones, should have a built-in call blocker that can block any type of number used by fraudulent callers.

1 Unknown P2P101

I utilize a P2P101 'Person-2-Person' call management system, which, although dated and no longer available, allows me to block specific numbers, area codes, and calls without caller ID, and it has been effective for several years, costing $100.00 initially.

1 Eddy

Eddy is asociated with this number somehow

1 Unknown

To the consumer,

1

From my experiance, a call blocking device can be very efective in reducing these kinds of calls, especialy the ones that originate from the same number or area code, which in my case, were the 'prison' calls.

1 Scammers

In my opinon, having a white list is the best way to block out scammers, we wont waist our time or energy on them, only the numbers we allow will ring

1 Telemarketing Magazine Sellers

A person identifying themselves as a Reader's Digest and Guidepost magazines representative called to discuss subscription price increases, despite my prior request to cease contact.

1 Telemarketing

The effectiveness of the Do Not Call list is questionable, as I continue to receive calls despite being registered.

1

Apparently, you beleive people should just opt out of your calls without being autorized to call them, thats ridiculous, are you lawyers or scam artist?

1 Unknown

The phone ring for this number has a distinct, unusual pattern, with two shorter chimes instead of a single long ring, although this was not intentionally set up by the recipient.

1 Telemarketing ??????

Despite being on the CRTC Do Not Call List, unwanted calls continue to arrive, including one from an unrecognized number at 2:11 a.m., and another from a mysterious individual claiming to offer duct cleaning services, which is alarming as they seem to possess personal information.

1

An elderly woman with cancer has been receiving frequent calls from this number, with no one responding when she answers.

1 Scam

If the callers are legitimate, it raises the question of why they would use a fake phone number to hide their identity.

1 Debt Collector Recovery company

The purpose of the call was to collect a debt through a recovery company

1 Unknown MetroPCS

A similar issue occurred the previous night when a person I've been in contact with for almost four months called without any problems. However, when I sent a text message a couple of hours later, I received an error message stating that the number was not supported. I decided to call back and encountered a partial ring, followed by a recording that mentioned MLS 03 and instructed me to try the number again.

1 Scam Okänd

A man with poor english skills called on 20120301 claiming my computer had a virus and he would help me remuove it, I asked where he was calling from but didnt catch the anser, then I hung up and the same numbr called again with multiple rings but I didnt anser

1 Unknown

The term 'gemk' was used.

1 BBB

The BBB work with alot of government agencies, including the attorneys general, dept of banking, and law enforcment.

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