Scam Calls

A user reports receiving 2-3 daily scam calls from toll-free numbers about loan reconsolidation, despite blocking them and being registered on the Do Not Call registry. They seek advice on stopping these persistent calls.

The user receives frequent scam calls daily claiming to be from a 'personal loan' department, alleging the user applied for loans. Despite having a frozen credit file and reporting calls as spam, the scams persist. The user seeks to understand why they are targeted and how to stop the calls.

A person received two missed calls at 1am from an unknown Texas area code while in the Midwest. Their wife experienced a panic attack thinking someone was in their apartment, but the caller left no message and hasn't called back. The individual questions whether the call was a scam or someone in danger.

A user in Australia received multiple scam calls after entering their phone number on Compare The Market, a website for comparing insurance and utility providers. They noticed discrepancies in search results, including a sponsored listing with a 'TM' symbol and a non-sponsored site with a blue icon. A follow-up email included a valid Australian Company Number registered to Compare The Market.

AI-powered scam calls are becoming more convincing and common, using AI to mimic familiar voices in seconds, making them harder to spot. These scam calls can now replicate a person's voice, including their scared cry. This advancement in technology is making it more challenging for people to distinguish between genuine and fake calls.