Is this mysterious telemarketing call a scam?

Summary — +16494826824

Untrustworthy
Caller Name: Turks Caico
Caller Type: Silent Call
Location: Turks and Caicos Islands
Reviews: 5
Note: The phone number format appears to be invalid.

Expert Opinion

Unexpectedly, the calls from this number never leave a voicemail, and they often drop as soon as you pick up. The pattern points to a classic tech‑support scam that masquerades as legitimate assistance, usually from overseas call centers. If you receive a silent ring or a vague greeting, hang up immediately and block the number in your phone’s settings. Never grant remote access or share personal data with unsolicited callers. Keep a log of the timestamps and share it with your carrier or a consumer‑protection agency. Regularly review your call‑blocking apps to stay ahead of evolving spam tactics.

Caller Categories

Silent Call
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Telemarketing
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Callcenter
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Unknown
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Caller Names

Turks Caico
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GoForAssist
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"Name Unavailable" = Scammer!
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Recent Reports for (649) 482-6824

16494826824 Unknown
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

On September 8, 2015, at 7:48 p.m., I received a call that ended abruptly after I answered, and the number cannot be traced.

16494826824 Callcenter GoForAssist
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

I received two calls from this number, one of which I answered, and the person claimed to represent a company called Go For Assist, asking me to connect to their service.

16494826824 Telemarketing "Name Unavailable" = Scammer!
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Multiple calls from this number were received, including one that connected to a supposed Windows Tech Support, which seemed fraudulent due to the caller's poor English and background noise indicative of a call center

16494826824 Turks Caico
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Two calls were received from this number today, neither of which left a message. My phone only indicated that the calls were from a source named 'Turks'.

16494826824 Silent Call
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

When I attempted to call back, the number was invalid, and initially, there was no one on the line

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