Protect Yourself From Telephone Scams
					
					Remember these tips to avoid being a victim of a telephone scam:
					
Do
					- Register your phone number with the 
National Do Not Call Registry. You may register online or by calling 1-888-382-1222. If you still receive telemarketing calls after registering, there’s a good chance that the calls are scams.
					- Be wary of callers claiming that you’ve won a prize or vacation package.
					- Hang up on suspicious phone calls. 
					- Be cautious of caller ID. Scammers can change the phone number that shows up on your caller ID screen. 
This is called “spoofing.” 
					- Independently research business opportunities, charities, or travel packages that the caller offers. 
					
Don’t
					- Don’t give in to pressure to take immediate action. 
					- Don’t say anything if a caller starts the call asking, “Can you hear me?” This is a common tactic for scammers to record you saying “yes.” Scammers record your “yes” response and use it as proof that you agreed to a purchase or credit card charge. 
					- Don’t provide your credit card number, bank account information, or other personal information to a caller.
					- Don’t send money if a caller tells you to wire money or pay with a prepaid debit card.