21 Phone Scams to Watch Out for — and How to Avoid Them

Anyone can fall for a scam call. Here’s what to know about common phone fraud tactics and how to avoid becoming a victim.
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Silent scam calls are on the rise. Heres how to spot and shut them down

Silent scam calls are a growing nuisance in 2026, but they are only effective if you engage. By understanding that silence is a signal of a "live" probe, you can practice brave empathy for yourself by ...
Wausau Pilot & Review

Scammers impersonate Marathon County Sheriff’s Office in phone calls, officials warn

The Marathon County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about scam calls from individuals falsely claiming to be law ...
Penn Live

Isn’t there a No Call Registry? Here’s why you’re getting so many spam calls, texts

From fake delivery alerts to phony bank fraud notices, phone scams are becoming more common each year. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) operates the “National Do Not Call Registry,” a list of phone ...
CNET on MSN

Unwanted scam calls are out of control, but one strategy can silence them

Unwanted Scam Calls Are Out of Control, But One Strategy Can Silence Them ...
Government Technology

Texas Authorities Warn of Police Officer Impersonation Scam

(TNS) — Residents in Lewisville and across Denton County are being warned about a surge in scam calls from people posing as police officers and claiming those on the other end of the call missed jury ...
Yahoo

Scam calls, texts surge across Louisiana as technology makes fraud harder to spot

BATON ROUGE, La (Louisiana First) — Scam calls and texts are flooding phones across Louisiana at an alarming rate, and experts warn the trend is only accelerating. The latest scam report shows more ...
AOL

Robinhood text scam warning: Do not call this number

Most scam texts are easy to spot, but this one feels different. At first glance, the message looks polished and uses official branding that signals credibility. It also includes technical details that ...