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bradlooms / Recognising suspicious calls

An unexpected call deserves an independent check.

Pause before sharing access

An urgent upgrade, migration or refund claim can be used to pressure someone into giving away account access. Do not provide passwords, one-time codes, remote-device access or payment credentials to an unexpected caller.

Verify through a channel you choose

End the call and use the official app or a contact route you obtained independently. A displayed caller number, brand name or message logo is not enough to establish identity. Do not rely on a link supplied by the caller to verify that caller.

Treat number-transfer codes carefully

A PAC has a specific purpose in a switch you chose. If someone asks you to obtain or forward one for an unexplained account check, pause and contact the provider. Do not read security codes aloud merely because a caller sounds familiar with your plan.

If something has already happened

Contact the provider through an official route promptly if a line unexpectedly loses service alongside unusual account activity. If payment information was exposed, contact the relevant payment provider as well. Preserve messages and timings without continuing contact with the suspected impersonator.

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