Are You Getting SCAM LIKELY Calls? Here’s What It Means

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Americans lost nearly $1 BILLION to phone scams in 2024 alone — according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).

That’s why many phone carriers are implementing technology that helps them identify suspicious calls — and warn you before it’s too late.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT “SCAM LIKELY” CALLS:

1. “Scam Likely" is a label used by T-Mobile to identify potentially dangerous callers — for example, if they’re using technology to spoof their phone number.

2. AT&T uses labels like "Spam Risk," while Verizon flags suspicious calls with "Potential Spam" or "SPAM?" indicators.

3. Scammers use spoofed phone numbers to trick you into giving them cash or sensitive information.

HOW TO BLOCK SPAM CALLS AND STAY SAFE AGAINST PHONE SCAMMERS:

Contact your carrier to ask about their spam-blocking tools. Most offer free and premium versions of spam blockers. Or, you can use a tool like Aura that includes AI-powered spam and scam call and text protection.

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Use your phone’s built-in tools to block unknown senders. For example, using iOS’s “Silence Unknown Callers” feature or Android’s “Caller ID & Spam Protection.”

Add your number to the National Do-Not-Call Registry. This won’t stop scammers, but can help reduce the amount of telemarketing calls you receive.

And if you’re still getting spam calls? Report them to reportfraud.ftc.gov to let the Federal Trade Commission know.

Spam and scam calls are only a small part of a bigger problem. Your personal information has most likely been leaked in a recent data breach — putting you at serious risk of hacking, scams, and even identity theft.

Aura’s all-in-one solution includes award-winning identity and credit monitoring, advanced digital security tools, 24/7 support, and up to $1 million in identity theft insurance. Plus, you can add our optional AI-powered Call Assistant to help you block spam and scam calls and texts on your mobile phone.

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