Other Scam
Phone scams that do not fit into the usual groups. These calls are unexpected, apply pressure and ask for personal information.
What Callers Typically Say
Reporting Trend
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How to Stay Safe
Do
- Look up the number on CallerCheck before answering
- Hang up and call the organisation on their official number
- Report the call to help protect others
Don't
- Give out personal or financial information
- Feel pressured to act quickly or make instant decisions
- Trust caller ID — numbers can be spoofed
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