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1. www.huffingtonpost.co.uk › entry › if-you-suspectIf You Suspect You Are On A Scam Call, Do NOT Say This 1 Word

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   Apr 12, 2024 · A random “can you hear me?” question should be your first red flag that this unsolicited call could be a scam, said Kelly Richmond Pope, a professor of forensic accounting at DePaul University...

2. www.which.co.uk › news › articleTop 10 scam calls plaguing the UK - Which? News

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   Jul 24, 2024 · Phone scams typically involve fraudsters 'spoofing' a business’s legitimate phone number or another random phone number to avoid being detected. Scammers use spoofing to make it seem as if they’re calling from the same local area or country as potential victims. Who Called Me received 1,172 reports of suspected spoofed numbers.

3. www.which.co.uk › news › article5 scam calls to watch out for right now - Which? News

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   May 8, 2024 · Fraudsters have been calling potential victims and leaving recorded messages that claim there's a problem with your passport or visa application and to press one to speak to someone. The official passport advice line is 0300 222 0000.

4. www.consumeraffairs.com › news › moving-scams-areMoving scams are increasingly common. Here’s how to spot one.

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   Jun 26, 2024 · Beware of moving scams. FMCSA tips: avoid movers without on-site inspections, written estimates, or demanding cash upfront.

5. www.move.org › how-to-tell-moving-company-scam5 Ways to Tell If a Moving Company Is a Scam | Move.org

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   Feb 8, 2022 · There are at least five ways to tell if a moving company is a scam. First, it won’t be licensed by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Second, customer reviews will include complaints about prices being higher than the initial quote. Third, the moving company will charge by cubic footage (rather than weight).

6. www.bitdefender.com › en-us › blogScammer phone number lookup. How to check if a phone number ...

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   Apr 18, 2024 · One way to check if a number is potentially a scam is to use a reverse phone number lookup service. These websites and apps allow you to enter a number and see public information associated with it, such as the registered name, location, and carrier.

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   Are moving companies a scam?

   • Moving scams are increasingly common. Here’s how to spot one. If they give you a quote over the phone, that’s a big red flag School’s out and many families are packing up to move over the next few weeks. But federal regulators are cautioning consumers to be very careful when choosing a moving company to avoid scams and less that reliable operators.

   Moving scams are increasingly common. Here’s how to spot one

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   How do moving scams work?

   • Moving scams are usually pretty short-lived. To avoid repercussions, scammers set up websites and make up company names that they abandon quickly after they have scammed a few customers.

   5 Ways to Tell If a Moving Company Is a Scam - Move.org

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   How to avoid a moving scam?

   • Consumers have a better chance of avoiding a moving scam if they research various movers before picking one. The ConsumerAffairs Research Team has done a lot of the preliminary work for you. The team analyzed 80 moving companies that between them, have over 15,000 verified customer reviews.

   Moving scams are increasingly common. Here’s how to spot one

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   Is a moving company a fraud?

   • If a company isn’t properly licensed through the FMCSA, there’s a very good chance it’s a fraud. Every reputable moving company has a USDOT (US Department of Transportation) number, which should be listed in the fine print at the very bottom of its website.

   5 Ways to Tell If a Moving Company Is a Scam - Move.org

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   Which moving companies have the best customer reviews?

   • The team analyzed 80 moving companies that between them, have over 15,000 verified customer reviews. From that field, ConsumerAffairs selected the seven best. Colonial Van Lines was picked as best overall, with a 4.3-Star rating, based on more than 2,500 reviews. You can see the rest of the finalists here .

   Moving scams are increasingly common. Here’s how to spot one

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   How do I find a reputable moving company?

   • Every reputable moving company has a USDOT (US Department of Transportation) number, which should be listed in the fine print at the very bottom of its website. Once you have a company’s USDOT number, you can use it to search the FMCSA’s database for any information the agency has on that company.

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8. www.bbb.org › article › scamsBBB Scam Alert: The "Can you hear me?" phone scam is still ...

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   Mar 8, 2024 · The “Can You Hear Me?” scam is still around and is targeting consumers. Learn how the scam works and how to avoid these phone call scams.