UPI Users: Phone scams are on the rise in today’s digital age. Sometimes, calls come from unknown numbers, and people answer them without thinking.
In today’s digital age, phone scams are rapidly increasing. Sometimes, people receive calls from unknown numbers, and they answer them without thinking. But now, it’s important to be cautious, as such calls can completely drain your bank or UPI account. Scammers have become so clever that they use the identity of someone you know or a local area code to make it appear as if the call is coming from your neighborhood. People fall prey to this trick and become victims of fraud. Therefore, think twice before receiving a call from an unknown number.
According to a report in PCMag, be cautious whenever you see labels like No Caller ID, Scam Likely, Telemarketing, or Unknown Caller on a phone. These labels often warn that the call is suspicious. Calls with the “Telemarketing” tag are usually promotional or sales calls, but sometimes they are scammers. By ignoring such calls, you can protect both your money and personal information.
No Caller ID means the caller has deliberately concealed their identity. While this could be for personal reasons, most scammers do this to avoid being identified. Meanwhile, “Unknown Caller” means the number isn’t registered in the phone system, meaning it could be a new, unverified, or suspicious number.
In such cases, the safest approach is to let unknown calls go straight to voicemail. If the call is genuine, the caller will leave a message. You can listen to the message and decide whether to return the call. Don’t leave a personal greeting on your voicemail to prevent scammers from knowing the number is active.
Additionally, turn on Silence Unknown Callers or Block Unknown Numbers in your phone’s settings. This will automatically send unknown calls to voicemail, keeping you safe. If a call appears to be asking for important information, instead of immediately calling back, search for the number online. If it turns out to be a scam, block it immediately.
Remember, scammers are smarter than ever. So the next time you get a call from a strange number, don’t answer it without thinking, or one mistake could wipe out your entire UPI balance.
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