The Better Business Bureau has reported a massive increase in telephone calls from phony debt collectors, people or companies calling unsuspecting consumers claiming to be a collection agency and millions of people fall victim to identity theft every year.
Government agencies such as the FCC or FTC have reported an increase in consumer complaints about fraudulent telephone calls and identity theft. You can visit either the FCC or the FTC's official website to obtain up to date information about the techniques used by these fraudulent callers by clicking on the information section of each website. Additionally, the Better Business Bureau has a wealth of information about how to avoid becoming a victim of identity theft.
One recommendation is to ask the caller to call them back and then perform a lookup of the telephone number of the caller. That way you can review what others have said about the caller to help you confirm if they are a true agency or not.
It is also suggested that you do not provide personal information such as bank account numbers, social security numbers and other financial information over the telephone.
Never send money via wire transfers or make any other payment based solely upon a telephone solicitations, this is a common scam that millions of people fall victim to each year.
The next time you receive a telemarketing call or debt collection call, we hope that this article has helped you with some tips to avoid becoming a victim of identity theft. It is important to be skeptical of any telephone calls you receive until you confirm the identity of the caller. - 31381
Government agencies such as the FCC or FTC have reported an increase in consumer complaints about fraudulent telephone calls and identity theft. You can visit either the FCC or the FTC's official website to obtain up to date information about the techniques used by these fraudulent callers by clicking on the information section of each website. Additionally, the Better Business Bureau has a wealth of information about how to avoid becoming a victim of identity theft.
One recommendation is to ask the caller to call them back and then perform a lookup of the telephone number of the caller. That way you can review what others have said about the caller to help you confirm if they are a true agency or not.
It is also suggested that you do not provide personal information such as bank account numbers, social security numbers and other financial information over the telephone.
Never send money via wire transfers or make any other payment based solely upon a telephone solicitations, this is a common scam that millions of people fall victim to each year.
The next time you receive a telemarketing call or debt collection call, we hope that this article has helped you with some tips to avoid becoming a victim of identity theft. It is important to be skeptical of any telephone calls you receive until you confirm the identity of the caller. - 31381
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