Team Kentucky Stop Scams is offering advice on how to handle unwanted calls.
The Stop Scams team says the best way to handle an unwanted call is to simply not answer. Once scammers know a number is live, they are encouraged to continue calling the number. Stop Scams says the best method is to let the call ring to voicemail as hitting ignore can also signal that the number is live.
If you do answer a suspicious call, don’t say yes on the phone call, as scammers may record your voice and use it to make it sound like you are responding to other questions or requests. Remember that even if a phone call appears to be coming from your area code it might be a spoofed number. Add important numbers such as your doctor or your child’s school to your phone so you recognize them when they call.
The Stop Scams team says to check your phone’s settings for built-in spam call features. Ask your carrier if they offer call blocking or call labeling services. You can also look into a call screening app.
You can get more information on ongoing scam attempts, report a scam, and sign up for alerts by visiting stopscams.ky.gov.
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