888-248-8570 (2024)

FAQs

How do you know if a number calling me is spam? ›

It's a scammer. Government agencies will never call, email, text, or message you on social media to ask for money or personal information.

RoboKiller is a mobile app that blocks unwanted calls and texts even before they reach your phone number. The RoboKiller app can block scams, spam messages, telemarketers, and other forms of digital harassment.

An 888 area code number is a phone number with a special kind of area code: a toll-free code. Calls made to toll-free numbers are paid for by the recipient rather than the caller, making them particularly popular among call centers and other businesses that have to handle a high volume of calls.

One way to check if a number is potentially a scam is to use a reverse phone number lookup service. These websites and apps allow you to enter a number and see public information associated with it, such as the registered name, location, and carrier.

Stop unwanted sales calls by registering your phone number: Online: Visit DoNotCall.gov. By phone: Call 1-888-382-1222 or TTY: 1-866-290-4236.

Government imposter scams - Unless you contact them first, government agencies typically initiate communication with you by letter. Unexpected contact or demands through any other method may be a scam. Scammers may also pretend to be from your bank or a company you do business with.

The FBI is going to pay you an in person visit unless you are the one initiating the contact. FBI won't call you or send you an email out of the blue.

Getting calls and messages from numbers you think are spam? You can now confirm whether that number is spam with Truecaller's Spam Number Lookup! Enter the number in the search bar. Truecaller will show spam stats if it's a spam number, giving a detailed breakdown of their activities.

Detection - How will I know if someone is spoofing my phone number? You may never know that someone is using your number. However the most common signs are: You receive calls from individuals stating they missed a call from you, even though you never called them.

What is the app that messes with telemarketers? ›

But wait – there's more: Robokiller doesn't just block robocallers and spammers, we annoy the hell out of them, too.

Even with today's diverse range of communication devices, *67 still works on cell phones and landlines. No matter which device you use, whether an iPhone or Android, the code allows you to hide your phone numbers during calls.

If you accidentally answer a spam call, scammers know your number is connected to a real person and can target you with more spam calls. These targeted spam calls will try to trick you into giving up your personal information which allows cybercriminals to steal your money, your identity and even your voice.

You could get your phone number spoofed

Because a scammer knows your phone number is legitimate after you've called a spam number back, they could spoof your phone number. Spoofing attacks over the phone trick people into thinking they are answering a familiar number.

Some of the most common reasons for getting a spam flag include: The volume of outbound calls per day, per number, is high. Someone flagged a call from your number in their carrier's network database (perhaps before you even bought that new number).