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FAQs

How do I stop fake government calls? ›

The national Do Not Call list protects landline and wireless phone numbers. You can register your numbers on the national Do Not Call list at no cost by calling 1-888-382-1222 (voice) or 1-866-290-4236 (TTY). You must call from the phone number you wish to register.

These targeted spam calls will try to trick you into giving up your personal information which allows cybercriminals to steal your money, your identity and even your voice. You should avoid answering spam calls to help prevent cybercriminals from trying to steal your personal information.

So when you get an illegal robocall, here's what to do. Hang up the phone. Don't press one to speak to a live operator. And don't press any other number to get off the list.

(833) 769-3122 is a Robocall

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It's better to ignore spam calls. When you decline a call, it can alert the spammer that your phone number is active, prompting them to call you again. If you use a call-blocking tool that uses caller ID, you should never answer calls labelled as spam.

If you have a digital home phone with AT&T, *61 blocks unwanted calls as part of their free Call Blocking service. Press *61 then the “call” button to add the last call you received to your blocked call list. To stop receiving calls from all private numbers (calls without caller ID), dial *77.

When you call back a spam number, you're playing directly into the scammer's hands. You could expose sensitive data on the call or make yourself a target for further scam attempts.

Robocalls sometimes prompt you to take action, such as “press 1 to speak to a live representative” or “press 2 to unsubscribe” and so on. By following instructions, you confirm to the robocallers that you are a potential victim and invite further robocalls. Try to avoid taking any action.

A good way to deal with unwanted calls is to block them. Blocking software or devices can stop a lot of the unwanted calls you get — like scam calls and illegal robocalls — before they reach you. Cell phones, home phones that make calls over the internet, and landlines each have their own call-blocking options.

If you answer the phone and stay on the line until the scammer says something, it notes that your phone is in service. Even if you ask, no one will take you off the list or add you to a 'do not call' list. You'll end up getting more calls from more scammers. The best thing you can do is not answer the call at all.

What happens if I say yes to a scammer? ›

So what is the "say yes" scam? A caller poses a simple question in hopes of prompting you to respond with the word "yes." If you answer, it can lead to more calls from scammers or even credit or debit card fraud.

Telemarketers must end the call within 10 seconds if the called party asks to end the call. Telemarketers must remove a called party from their telephone list for a year if the called party indicates they do not want to be called again by the caller.

However, scammers and fraudsters often spoof calls to make them appear from familiar or trustworthy area codes like 833 to trick people into answering. So while 833 is not a scam, you still need to exercise caution with unknown calls—even those that appear to be from a toll-free area code.

Area code 833 is not located in any specific location or region. This toll-free area code number can be used anywhere in the United States, Canada, and other nations under the part of North American Numbering Plans(NANP).

Who Is Using 833 Area Code Numbers? 833 area code numbers are most commonly used by business owners—in particular, owners of sales and customer support services, call centers, and other businesses that look to draw in a high volume of calls.

Install a call blocking-device

Call-blocking devices are usually small boxes you attach to your phone. Some devices use databases of known scam numbers but let you add numbers you want the device to block. Other devices rely on you to create and update your own list of numbers to block.

To remove your number, call 1-888-382-1222 from the phone you want to remove. Your number will be off the Registry the next day. Businesses and organizations have to update their telemarketing lists within 31 days.

Start using call-blocking tools

Phone app call blockers: Many phone apps, such as Hiya and Truecaller, allow you to block specific numbers or types of calls. These apps often have a database of known spam numbers, which can help you identify and block unwanted calls.

Open your Phone app . Call history . Tap a call from the number you want to block. Tap Block / report spam.