How Does Phone Scamming Work?

Scammers often call and hang up as a psychological manipulation tactic to exploit human curiosity and urgency. This ploy, known as a “one-ring scam,” aims to prompt targets to return the call, often leading them to costly international numbers. By doing so, scammers profit from call fees while also masking

To identify a phone scammer, look out for signs like calls at odd hours, urgent or threatening issues and a lack of conversational courtesies. Scammers often pretend to represent trusted organizations and may pressure you into quick actions using fear tactics. Be wary of inconsistencies in their stories, and if