How to Recognize Phone Scams 📞
Learn to recognize and avoid common phone scams targeting seniors.
How to Recognize Phone Scams 📞
Scammers call pretending to be legitimate. Learn to recognize and avoid phone scams!
Common Phone Scams 🚨
1. IRS/Tax Scam
- Claims you owe taxes
- Threatens arrest
- Demands immediate payment
- REAL IRS never calls without mailing first!
2. Tech Support Scam
- "Your computer has a virus"
- "We detected suspicious activity"
- Asks for remote access
- Real companies don't call randomly!
3. Grandparent Scam
- "Grandma, it's me! I need money!"
- Claims emergency
- Begs you not to tell parents
- Always verify by calling family directly!
Red Flags 🚩
Hang up if caller:
- ❌ Creates urgency ("Act now!")
- ❌ Asks for payment via gift cards
- ❌ Requests remote computer access
- ❌ Threatens arrest or legal action
- ❌ Asks for personal information
- ❌ Tells you not to tell family
- ❌ Uses scare tactics
Received a suspicious call? Silver Support Hub can help you verify if it's legitimate! 💙