Title: No matter who calls, don't answer these 4 kinds of calls on your mobile phone! To prevent being deceived, tell your family to keep it in mind
With the continuous advancement of technology, mobile phones have become an indispensable part of our lives, but at the same time, they have also brought us all kinds of troubles, especially phone harassment and scam calls. To prevent being scammed, we must learn to distinguish which calls are acceptable and which need to be vigilant. In this article, I will share my years of life experience and expertise, tell you that these four types of calls on your mobile phone should never be randomized, and also call on everyone to convey these experiences to their families, so that they can take them to heart and protect their property and safety.
The first type: strange calls
Storyline:
Once, I was watching TV at home when suddenly my phone rang and the caller ID was an unfamiliar number. Normally, I would ignore these strange calls, but this time I didn't hesitate to pick them up, thinking it might be a new friend I had recently met. A strange man's voice came from the other end of the phone, claiming to be a bank staff member who needed me to confirm some personal information. I immediately realized that it was most likely a scam call, so I hung up decisively.
Lessons learned:
A cold call is likely to be a scam, especially if the caller asks for confirmation of personal information or bank account information. Banks or other institutions will not usually ask for sensitive personal information over the phone, and will contact you through formal channels if necessary. So, no matter how tempting, be sure to be vigilant when answering unfamiliar calls to avoid being scammed.
The second type: VoIP
Storyline:
I've received internet calls from friends and family claiming that they need to borrow money urgently for some reason. The first time I received such a call, I was almost scammed because the person claimed that there was an emergency that needed to be solved and the voice was also very similar to that of my friend. But luckily, I contacted my friend through other channels before handing over the money, confirming that it was a scam call.
Lessons learned:
Internet calls often claim to be relatives, friends or acquaintances, and it is easy to be believed. But be careful, fraudsters often use this method to scam money. If you receive a similar call, be sure to verify the identity of the other party through other channels, and do not easily believe what the other party says, so as not to be deceived.
The third type: fake winning calls
Storyline:
Once, I received a call from a person claiming to be a lottery center telling me that I had won a million jackpot. When I heard the news, I almost went crazy with joy and thought that I had finally won the lottery. But when I was asked for some personal information to confirm my identity, I started to get suspicious. I immediately hung up the phone and checked the lottery win through official channels, only to find out that I did not win.
Lessons learned:
Fake winning calls are one of the most common scams in which fraudsters trick victims into providing personal information or paying a processing fee. If you receive a similar call, you must stay calm, do not get carried away by the immediate benefits, and verify the winning situation through official channels to avoid being deceived.
Fourth: collection calls
Storyline:
Once, I received a call from a collection agency claiming to be one asking me to pay off a debt I didn't even recognize. I was very confused at first because I never owed the money, how could a collection call come to my door? Later, I contacted the local consumer advocacy organization, and they told me that it was most likely a collection scam and advised me to call the police.
Lessons learned:
Collection calls can be a form of scam used by fraudsters to threaten and intimidate victims into paying untrue debts. If you receive a similar call, you must stay calm, do not easily believe what the other party says, you can verify the debt situation through other channels, and call the police if necessary.
Summary:
Mobile phones are the right-hand man of our lives, but they can also be our nightmares. To prevent being scammed, we must learn to distinguish which calls are acceptable and which need to be vigilant. Whether it's a strange call, an Internet call, a fake winning call, or a collection call, there may be a hidden trap of fraud. Therefore, we must be vigilant and do not trust strangers easily to avoid being deceived. At the same time, it is also necessary to will