The technique criminals are using to trick you into answering their calls
Most Aussies have experienced the frustration of unknowingly answering a scam call. Here’s how to spot the sneaky new tactic.
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Most Aussies have experienced the frustration of unknowingly answering a scam call. Here’s how to spot the sneaky new tactic.
Unwanted calls – including illegal and spoofed robocalls - are the FCC's top consumer complaint and our top consumer protection priority. These include complaints from consumers whose numbers are being spoofed or whose calls are being mistakenly blocked or labeled as a possible scam call by a robocall blocking app or…
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