Do not answer calls from unknown numbers
Let unknown calls go to voicemail
Block suspicious numbers immediately
Use your phone’s spam call filtering features
Register your number on your country’s do-not-call list
Never share personal, banking, or verification codes over the phone
Hang up if the caller pressures you or creates urgency
Do not press buttons or follow voice prompts on suspicious calls
Verify the caller by contacting the company directly using an official number
Report scam calls to your carrier and local authorities
Install a reputable call-blocking app
Keep your phone software updated
Silence or filter calls from unknown callers
Remove your number from public directories where possible
Warn family members, especially older adults, about scam tactics