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What area code should you not answer?

What area code should you not answer?

Keep your guard up with area codes 712 and 218 — or for that matter, any number you don’t recognize. Phone numbers with international area codes aren’t the only ones to regard with suspicion.

What kind of scams are on Craigslist?

Top 7 Craigslist Scams

  • Fake or Cancelled Tickets. Ticket scams are among the more common scams on Craigslist — and elsewhere.
  • Non-Local Ads.
  • Fake Craigslist Site.
  • Scam Email from PayPal.
  • Fake Money Orders or Checks.
  • Fake Escrow Service Site.
  • Fake Craigslist Purchase Protection.

How Craigslist check scams work?

The scammer sends a “certified bank check” that he hopes Mark will deposit in his bank. Most people think the “check” clears simply because the bank accepts the check deposit. The scammer hopes the person deposits the check and sends the extra amount (real money from the victim’s bank account) via Western Union.

Can someone hack my phone by knowing my number?

But is it actually true that someone could hack my phone only by knowing my number? Quite simply – no, it isn’t.

Is it possible to get scammed on Craigslist?

These claims are fraudulent, as transactions are between users only. The scammer will often send an official looking (but fake) email that appears to come from craigslist or another third party, offering a guarantee, certifying a seller, or pretending to handle payments.

What do you do with a Craigslist verification code?

The scammers use the code to sign your phone up for something or link your phone to their own Craigslist account. The code might be a real confirmation number used for a service and sent to your phone.

Which is the most dangerous area code for spam?

The 712 area code is notorious for spam calls, but it’s not the only one. Here are the most dangerous area codes used in scams!

What happens if you send a spoof email on Craigslist?

The problem comes when a spoof email (one that mimics a legitimate site) is sent to the buyer from the supposedly secure escrow site. The funds then aren’t routed to a legitimate escrow account, but rather a fake one. The seller is never heard from again and the buyer is left with no money and no car.

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