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Avoid these 5 phone mistakes to prevent online fraud
Today, excessive reliance on digital devices to stay connected has made it easy for scammers and fraudsters to gain unauthorized access. Often you would have come across news on phone scams and online fraud affecting unsuspecting users. But you can control this risk and prevent falling for such scams by breaking certain habits. Here are a few common mistakes you must recognize and avoid when using your phone to keep scammers at bay: Entertaining random requests One of the longest-running phone scams is unknown numbers making calls to inform the receiver about a certain cash prize or once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to make money. Scammers can exercise manipulation tactics on call by creating a sense of urgency and putting unnecessary pressure on you to make a quick decision. You might unknowingly agree to an action that exposes your banking or personal details on the call. So, avoid entertaining such calls where the caller pushes without a verifiable, legitimate cause to gain information. Not checking caller ID Caller ID serves an important purpose. Some companies and apps also provide access to detailed caller ID services, usually as part of a premium subscription. You also get dedicated filters to block spammers and scammers from targeting your number.
