I NEVER answer calls from unknown numbers! Leave me a message. If it's important enough then they'll call back. It's a great habit to adopt.
The line in the article NEVER TRUST - ALWAYS VERIFY applies to much more than phone numbers
I also apply to my computer and conversations with random individuals! LOL!!!
I got 9 scammer calls so far today. We should make a game out of it.
Two days ago, I called back a local, unfamiliar number.
It was the Fred Meyer Jewelry Dept. My re-strung pearls were ready to pick up.
Thankfully, my phone says "Scam Likely." A few get through:
"I'm calling about your credit card balance."
(I know my balance is zero.)
Hang up and block the number.
Nice pic!
Thank you.