FAKE DETECTION - CALLS

INTRODUCTION


With the advancement of technology, detecting fake calls has become crucial. Scammers use various tactics to deceive individuals over the phone, posing as legitimate entities to extract sensitive information or money.

STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES (SOPS) FOR DETECTING FAKE CALLS


  1. Verify the caller's identity by asking for their full name, organization, and contact details.
  2. Do not provide personal or financial information over the phone unless you initiated the call and trust the recipient.
  3. Be wary of unsolicited calls claiming urgent action is required, especially if they threaten consequences for non-compliance.
  4. Use call-blocking apps or services to filter out known scam numbers and report suspicious calls to relevant authorities.
  5. Educate yourself and your family about common tactics used by scammers, such as spoofing caller IDs or impersonating trusted organizations.

EXAMPLES OF FAKE CALLS


A common example of a fake call is someone pretending to be from a bank, asking for account information to "resolve an issue".

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES