The current rise in phone scams has risen and they are now using the latest Caller Id system even though the number is wrong. BEWARE these are still scams.
How to prevent yourself from being scammed???
First and Foremost REMEMBER – we are not so important that any of these would call us. Remember when you call them it takes a long wait to reach someone so how can they have people making calls!!!
However if you are still unsure do the following:
- Say thank you; I check on it and hang up!!!!
- Do not call back the number on the caller Id or that they give you!!!
- Look at the list below and call this number to verify if any call received it legitimate
BE Cautious-Be Safe- Be Smart
Social Security--- (800) 772-1213 IRS---- 1-800-829-1040, Medicare----- 1-800-633-4227 Riverhead police------ 631) 727-4500 Suffolk County Police----631-852-6400. Dell------------ 1-800-288-4410 Microsoft-----1-877-696-7786
Lastly: Ignore any calls from the anti-virus program you are using. Again they don’t call you