833 numbers are toll-free numbers from the United States, and 800, 844, 855, 876, 877, and 888 are current tolls assigned by the North American Numbering Plan or NANP. Toll-free numbers do not charge the caller, but the called party. Toll-free numbers are not connected to any particular geographical location and are often used by…
Spam Calls: Important Facts and Countermeasures You Should Know
We’ve all been in that situation. When the phone screen lights up, we grab for it to see whether a friend or family member has texted us, only to discover… “Unknown Caller”. Ugh. It’s most likely another spam call. Spam calls seriously disturb the life of numerous people. During the fiscal year 2021, the FTC…
All You Need to Know about the National Do Not Call Registry
Registration for the Do Not Call List began on June 27, 2003, and went into effect on October 1, 2003. As of January 1, 2005, telemarketers covered by the registry have a maximum of 31 days from the date the number is registered to stop calling the number. What is the National Do Not Call…
A Complete Guide to Identifying PNM Scammers and Avoiding Them
PNM scam calls usually take place in New Mexico when huge electricity is used like in summer during which air conditioning is drastically needed. Scammers that pretend to be employees from PNM always seduce you to pay for fake electricity bills with a warning that your electricity will be disconnected if you refuse to do…

How to Identify and Avoid Imposter Scams
Imposter scams are unfortunately becoming increasingly common, with scammers posing as government agencies, businesses, or even family and friends in order to steal your personal information or money. It can be hard to spot these scams and even harder to protect yourself from them. In this blog, we’ll be discussing the different types of imposter…

How to Identify and Avoid Charity Scams
Charity scams are becoming increasingly common, leaving generous donors feeling frustrated and scammed out of their hard-earned money. It’s important to remember that not all charities are legitimate, and some are simply out to take advantage of unsuspecting people. That’s why it’s essential to know how to spot a charity scam and protect yourself from…

How to Identify and Avoid Holiday Scams
As the holiday season approaches, it’s important to be aware of the potential for scams. Every year, scammers create new and creative ways to target unsuspecting shoppers and take advantage of their financial information. While it’s easy to get wrapped up in the holiday spirit, it’s important to stay vigilant and protect yourself from fraud….

Be Aware of these Senior Scams and How to Avoid Them
Although it’s inconceivable that people would take advantage of the elderly, there is an increasing number of senior scams targeting this vulnerable population. Elderly people face all of the same scams as everyone else, but some scams disproportionately affect the older generations. Elder fraud is vastly underreported, according to a study by Comparitech. The study estimates…

RealCall Quarterly Report on Scam Calls – 2022 Q3
RealCall has released its Quarterly Report on Scam Calls with the key conclusions as below: Key Conclusions Scam calls become increasingly rampant, and it’s estimated that the number will keep rising in Q4. The leading scam types include cryptocurrency investment scams, online shopping scams and job scams. Top 5 area code scams include 530, 502, 626,…

A Pig Butchering Scam Report Released by RealCall – Avoid Huge Economic Losses Traps
RealCall released a Pig Butchering Scam Report on November 30, one month after the release of Quarterly Report on Scam Calls for Q3 of 2022. Pig Butchering Scam is the topic RealCall has been expecting to dig into since a long time ago because such reports on such a topic have been released by any…