Earlier this week a wave of calls from +3534143964030 surfaced, with callers claiming to be a U.S. person named James Lay while actually operating from Ireland. They attempt to win trust, then pressure victims into buying gift cards or sending cash, using threats and blackmail. If you receive such a ring, hang up immediately and do not share personal or financial details. Report the number to your telecom provider and local consumer protection agency. Keep a log of dates, times, and any recorded messages; this helps authorities track patterns. Consider blocking the number and informing friends and family about the scam so they stay vigilant.
Apparently the person calling from Ireland is pretending to be James Lay from the US, trying to be friendly just to swindle cash, gift cards, and even blackmail, you know.
