Watch for high‑quality robo calls that slip past DNC lists—those smooth male voices promising free cruises are classic telemarketing scams. They often disguise a survey pretense to harvest personal data, then push a bogus prize. If you receive such a call, let it go to voicemail and block the number; never confirm any details or click links. Consider adding the number to your carrier’s spam‑filter list and report it to the FTC. Regularly review your call‑blocking settings and stay skeptical of unsolicited offers that sound too good to be true.
Having registered my cellphone on the DNC list, I was nonetheless subjected to a high-quality robo call offering a free Bahamas cruise, which, as expected, turned out to be a scam.