If you're getting a phone call from one of these area codes, don't answer - it's most likely a scammer.
The most common type of scams include one-ring scams, traffic-pumping scams, and package delivery scams. around 60 million Americans reported a phone scam in 2021.
Officials are reminding you to never return a phone call from a number you don't recognize unless you've done the research first and identified it as a legitimate one. , one-ring scams are gaining traction. They appear to be from phone numbers somewhere in the United States and resemble U.S. area codes.
Oftentimes, scammers also use international numbers from regions that also begin with three-digit codes and others even use spoofing techniques to hide the number you see in your caller ID display.., and may be charged a fee for connecting, along with costly per-minute fees for as long as you stay on the phone.
"These charges may show up on your bill as premium services, international calling, or toll-calling," the FCC said.
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