How do you handle fraud phone calls?

Report Telephone Scams

1. Report telephone scams online to the Federal Trade Commission. You can also call 1-877-382-4357 (TTY: 1-866-653-4261).
2. Report all robocalls and unwanted telemarketing calls to the Do Not Call Registry.
3. Report caller ID spoofing to the Federal Communications Commission.

What to do if you have been a victim of fraud?

What to do if you’re a victim of identity fraud

1. Check your credit report.
2. Use Experian’s Victim of Fraud support team.
3. Contact lenders if you’ve received any bills, statements or demand notices.
4. Add a Notice of Correction password to your report.
5. Contact Action Fraud.
6. Add a notice of correction password to your credit report.

What to do if you get scammed on the phone?

Report Telephone Scams. However, federal agencies don’t investigate individual cases of telephone scams. Report telephone scams to the Federal Trade Commission, either online or by phone at 1-877-382-4357. This is the primary government agency that collects scam complaints.

What does it mean when you get a fraudulent transaction message?

The message will notify you that there has been fraudulent activity on your account and prompt you to visit a website or call a number. Scammers can gain access to your personal information and bank account information if the website is visited or phone number is called.

What is the definition of cell phone fraud?

Cell Phone Fraud. Cellular fraud is defined as the unauthorized use, tampering or manipulation of a cellular phone or service. Two main types are cloning and subscriber fraud, which are both illegal under the Wireless Telephone Protection Act.

What to do if you’ve been a victim of subscriber fraud?

If you think you’ve been a victim of subscriber fraud contact your mobile phone carrier. According to the FCC, subscriber fraud costs mobile phone companies more than £100 million each year. They accounted for 442,000 thefts in the UK in 2015.