Yesterday afternoon, a caller left a voicemail claiming a criminal matter and even used an old married name to sound credible. This scare tactic is a classic hallmark of phone scams that aim to pressure victims into calling back and disclosing personal information. Never return the call or provide details; instead, block the number and report it to the FTC or your local consumer protection agency. Keep records of the message, and if you’re unsure, independently verify any alleged legal issues by contacting the relevant authority directly. Staying skeptical and protecting your personal data are the best defenses against these fraudulent outreach attempts.
Despite not answering the call, a message was left, identical to one quoted by Michael, with the caller failing to identify themselves or their company, instead providing a callback number
The message they leave is designd to panic you into calling back, thats the tactic they use
Given the claim of a 'criminal matter,' it's clear this is a scam since legitimate parties do not cold call about such issues.
I got a call and message from this number, claiming a criminal matter was pending, surprisingly using a name I haven't used in nearly two decades.