Protect yourself
From Illegal
Robocalls

• DO take advantage of call blocking and labeling services provided by your service provider

• DO register with the FTC's Do-Not-Call list and file complaints

• DO reach out to your state's public service commission or consumer protection office to see if your state has a do not call list and how to register your number or numbers

• DO contact your bank or utility using the phone number on their website if you recieve a robocall asking for confidential information

• DO check out the FCC's website that provides robocall blocking resources

• DO educate yourself about common scams

• DON'T answer calls from an unfamiliar number or are labeled as spam

• DON'T call back a number provided in a voicemail unless it is the same number found on their website

• DON'T push any buttons especially if the caller instructs you to do so

• DON'T engage with the robocaller making the call

• DON'T ever share personal and financial information

• DON'T ever pay for anything over the phone with things like gift cards

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   Charity: Asking for illegitimate donations to charity

2. 

   Health: Selling fradulent or inferior health insurance or health care devices

3. 

   IRS: Asking for payment of money owed in taxes

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   Warrant for Arrest: Threatening arrest or fines for missing jury duty or for other claimed infractions

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   Suspicious Activity: Claiming suspicious activity on your social security number or financial accounts

Protect Yourself

• Remember legitimate government agencies will always contact you in writing
• Research legitimate banks and charities before opening accounts or making donations
• Don't provide personal information in response to a robocall
• Verify when the caller claims to represent a company or government agency. Call the company or agency back using the number found on their website
• Beware even a number that looks legitimate could be spoofed
• Don't answer calls from unknown numbers
• Hang up if you accidentally answer the phone
• Don't push any buttons especially if the caller or robocaller instructs you to do so