Verify unknown numbers before engaging. When receiving calls from unfamiliar sources, avoid sharing personal details immediately. Use official websites or apps to check legitimacy, and report suspicious activity to authorities like the FTC. Enable call blocking features on your phone to filter out potential nuisances. If pressured for quick decisions, hang up and research independently. Stay cautious with caller ID spoofing—it's common in unwanted calls. Document details like time and content for patterns. This approach minimizes risks from telemarketing or worse.
Debt collector called demanding payment on a debt I don't recognize. The tone was intimidating and unhelpful.
