Do not answer or engage with the caller
Hang up immediately
Block the phone number
Save the call details
Note the date, time, phone number, and what was said
Report the number to your phone carrier
Report the scam to your country’s consumer protection agency
Report the scam to your telecom regulator
Report the scam to the police if threats, fraud, or identity theft occurred
Report the scam to the official fraud reporting website in your country
Forward scam texts to the appropriate reporting number or service
Check your bank and credit accounts if you shared any information
Change passwords if you revealed login details
Place a fraud alert or credit freeze if personal information was exposed
Warn family and friends about the scam number