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One Ring and You Could Be Out of Cash<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Have you ever gotten a missed call from an unknown number, only to call back and be met with strange automated messages or high-pitched ringing? If so, you might have encountered a wangiri scam.<\/span><\/p>\n Wangiri, a Japanese term meaning “one ring and cut,” describes a telephone scam preying on people’s curiosity and fear of missing important calls. Here’s how it works:<\/span><\/p>\n The Ring and Dash:<\/strong> Scammers call your phone using automated dialers, letting it ring just once or twice before hanging up. This missed call notification is the scammer’s bait.<\/span><\/p>\n The Curiosity Trap:<\/strong> Seeing a missed call, especially from an unknown number, can pique your curiosity. You might call back, thinking it’s a friend, family member, or an urgent message. When you call back, the number connects you to a premium rate line, often international. These lines charge exorbitant fees per minute, racking up a hefty bill without you even realizing it.<\/span><\/p>\n Scammers might also use caller ID spoofing to make the number appear local or familiar, increasing the chance you’ll call back.<\/span><\/p>\n How to Protect Yourself from Wangiri Scams:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Don’t Call Back Unknown Numbers:<\/strong> Resist the urge to return missed calls from unknown numbers. If the call is important, the caller will usually leave a voicemail. If you’re unsure about a number, search it online. User-generated content on scam reporting websites (like this one<\/a>, and this one<\/a>) can often warn you of wangiri numbers.<\/span><\/p>\n If you suspect you’ve been targeted by a wangiri scam, report it to your phone carrier. They might be able to help you block future calls and potentially dispute any charges.<\/span><\/p>\n Be Wary of International Numbers:<\/strong> International calls, especially from unknown numbers, are more likely to be part of a wangiri scam. Be particularly cautious of country codes you don’t recognize or wouldn’t expect a call from. Here are some examples of country codes that have been linked to wangiri scams in the past:<\/span><\/p>\n +224 (Guinea)<\/span> Be wary of area codes similar to yours: Scammers may use cellphone number spoofing to make the number appear local. If you see an unfamiliar number with a local code, be extra cautious.<\/span><\/p>\n By staying informed and cautious, you can avoid falling victim to this phone scam. Remember, if a call seems suspicious, it probably is. Just let it go unanswered. If the call is legitimate or important the caller will almost certainly leave a voicemail message or will call you back later. A legitimate caller won’t call and let it ring once or twice and hang up.<\/span><\/p>\n Being informed, being wary, and being aware are the first steps that can help prevent you from becoming a victim of a wangiri scam. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" One Ring and You Could Be Out of Cash Have you ever gotten a missed call from an unknown number, only to call back and be met with strange automated messages or high-pitched ringing? If so, you might have encountered a wangiri scam. Wangiri, a Japanese term meaning “one ring and cut,” describes a telephone scam\u2026 Read More »<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":13950,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4179,1678,1680,4202,4435],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thundercloud.net\/infoave\/new\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28778"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thundercloud.net\/infoave\/new\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thundercloud.net\/infoave\/new\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thundercloud.net\/infoave\/new\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thundercloud.net\/infoave\/new\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=28778"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.thundercloud.net\/infoave\/new\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28778\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":28783,"href":"https:\/\/www.thundercloud.net\/infoave\/new\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28778\/revisions\/28783"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thundercloud.net\/infoave\/new\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/13950"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thundercloud.net\/infoave\/new\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=28778"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thundercloud.net\/infoave\/new\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=28778"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thundercloud.net\/infoave\/new\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=28778"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
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