From the Wall Street Journal: How to Block Scam Calls, the Top Source of Fraud Against Older Adults

Written By Matthew Koncar

Great article from the Wall Street Journal on how to stay safe from scam phone calls. Key takeaways if the article is behind a paywall for you:

  • Don’t answer call from numbers you don’t recognize. They can leave a message and you can call them back if it’s legitimate.

  • This includes numbers that look like they are local. Scammers use technology to put fake local numbers in the caller ID.

  • Never give out passwords, credit cards, account numbers, or gift card numbers over the phone. For example, if they say they are from your bank, tell them you are busy and will call back. Then call your bank directly to verify that they contacted you. Legitimate businesses will never ask for sensitive information over the phone.

If you can’t get a hold of anyone else, call me at 651-764-8456 before acting. I’m always happy to help stop a scammer!

Matthew Koncar
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