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As soon as I answered the call, the line went dead
Yesterday afternoon, a brief voicemail landed in the inbox, oddly mentioning the spouse’s first name, then the caller cut off the conversation as soon as a greeting was offered. This pattern points to a personal‑info probe often used by scammers to build credibility before a later pitch. Ignoring the call, blocking the number, and flagging it in your phone’s spam list are the quickest defenses. If the number persists, report it to the FTC or your carrier’s fraud department. Never share additional details, and consider a call‑blocking app for extra coverage.
As soon as I answered the call, the line went dead
This individual leaves brief voicemails, demonstrating familiarity with my spouse's first name.