Scam call guides
Plain-language guides to the calls and texts that cost people money, with steps to take and where to report.
One-Ring CallsMissed call, one ring, unfamiliar number. Don't call back.Caller ID SpoofingThe number on your screen can be faked. Here's how to cope.IRS Scam CallsThreats of arrest over taxes are not from the IRS.Social Security Scam CallsYour Social Security number can't be 'suspended.' Hang up.Bank Fraud Alert CallsA call from your 'bank's fraud team' may be the fraud.Fake Delivery Calls and Texts (USPS, FedEx, UPS)'Missed delivery' messages with a link or a number to call.Tech Support ScamsPop-ups and callers claiming your computer is infected.Family Emergency Scams and Cloned Voices'Grandma, I'm in trouble.' A voice that sounds like family.Robocalls and the Do Not Call ListWhy the Do Not Call list doesn't stop scammers, and what does help.How to Block Scam Calls and Report ThemSettings, carrier tools and where to report in the U.S. and Canada.