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1. consumer.ftc.gov › consumer-alerts › 2020Scammers and “customer service” — another imposter scam

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   Aug 5, 2020 · Report that to your bank and to the FTC at www.ReportFraud.ftc.gov. If you want to contact a company’s customer service department, you can do a quick search online and often find what looks like its phone number or email.

2. www.msn.com › en-us › newsIs This Number a Scammer? Here's How to Check

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   Quick Links. How to Check If a Number Is a Scammer. Why Not Just Call the Number Back? How to Block Scam Calls on a Smartphone. How to Block Scam Calls on a Landline. How to Report Scam Calls....

3. www.bbb.org › article › news-releasesBBB Scam Alert: Scammers are impersonating businesses ...

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   Mar 15, 2024 · They may provide a customer service phone number to call, which is actually fake. BBB Scam Tracker has received several recent reports about scammers impersonating different businesses...

4. www.bbb.org › scamtrackerFind and Report a Scam | Better Business Bureau

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   Spot a scam? Tell the BBB about it. Help the Better Business Bureau investigate scams and warn others. Report a scam or fraud, or browse and view scams reported by others.

5. www.forbes.com › sites › tedknutsonFake Customer Service Phone Numbers Appearing In Google ...

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   Aug 5, 2020 · Some scammers are creating fake customer service information for popular companies and paying for it to show up in your search results, according to an alert the FTC put out today in a...

6. www.bitdefender.com › en-us › blogScammer phone number lookup. How to check if a phone number ...

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   Apr 19, 2024 · One way to check if a number is potentially a scam is to use a reverse phone number lookup service. These websites and apps allow you to enter a number and see public information associated with it, such as the registered name, location, and carrier.

7. People also ask

   Are scammers creating fake customer service information?

   • Some scammers are creating fake customer service information for popular companies and paying for it to show up in your search results, according to an alert the FTC put out today in a blog. When you contact them, a fraudster can offer to resolve your problem in exchange for a gift card or if you wire them money, the alert explains.

   Fake Customer Service Phone Numbers Appearing In Google ... - Forbes

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   How do you know if a tech support scam is a scam?

   • A popular way for thieves to get in touch with victims is through cold calls. The callers often claim to be from a tech company. Scammers can spoof official-looking phone numbers, so don't trust Caller ID. Look out for warning screens: Nearly half of tech support scams begin with an alert on the victim's computer screen.

   BBB Scam Alert: Tech support scams - Better Business Bureau

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   What if I receive a fake email from a scammer?

   • If you receive a fake email from a scammer pretending to be a business, report it to BBB Scam Tracker to warn others. Scammers are impersonating businesses and emailing consumers about renewing subscriptions. Learn how to avoid these imposter email phishing scams.

   BBB Scam Alert: Scammers are impersonating businesses and sending

   www.bbb.org/article/news-releases/30022-bbb-scam-alert-scammers-are-impersonating-businesses-emailing-consumers-with-fake-subscription-renewal-notices

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   Are scam call websites a lifesaver?

   • These scam call websites are lifesavers when identifying potential scammers. If a specific number is making the rounds with a scam, people can file a report that the person calling from that number is a scammer. As the scammer calls more and more people, the number of reports on the websites grows.

   Is This Number a Scammer? Here's How to Check

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   Is the FTC a scam?

   • Based on reports the FTC has gotten, sometimes the answer to that question is: no. Some scammers are creating fake customer service information for popular companies and paying for it to show up in your search results. When you contact them, they’ll offer to “resolve” the problem you may have — if you wire money to them or send gift cards.

   Scammers and “customer service” — another imposter scam

   consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2020/08/scammers-and-customer-service-another-imposter-scam

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   How do I check if a number is a scammer?

   • The best way to double-check that a number is a scammer is to type the number into your favorite search engine. This method is useful if your scam blocker catches a number, you accidentally hang up on someone, or you get a call that immediately hangs up on you.

   Is This Number a Scammer? Here's How to Check

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8. www.bbb.org › 16553-bbb-tip-tech-support-scamsBBB Scam Alert: Tech support scams - Better Business Bureau

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   Sep 13, 2022 · Look out for warning screens: Nearly half of tech support scams begin with an alert on the victim's computer screen. This pop-up will have a phone number to call for help.