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    Scam call numbers: Check full list and block them

    Synopsis

    Scam call numbers have been identified by a group which has asked users to block these numbers to safeguard them.

    Scam call numbers: Check full list and block them
    Scam calls have become a notorious menace and several people have fallen prey to the traps. However, one can now remain alert and ignore such calls. BeenVerified has compiled a report identifying the top 12 phone numbers most frequently linked to scam calls, according to a report.

    To safeguard against potential trickery, the group advises proactively blocking these phone numbers. These numbers are frequently employed in deceptive calls that may falsely claim your package is delayed or your bank card is frozen, as per the report in USA Today.

    Through the analysis of more than 157,000 suspicious phone calls spanning two years, the software company has determined that these specific digit combinations are indicative of fraudulent activities.

    These numbers represent only a fraction of the 150,000+ suspicious phone numbers that users have reported over recent years. The report also features an interactive map of the United States, illustrating the most prevalent area codes connected to fraudulent calls in each state.

    These numbers are - (202) 221-7923, (469) 709-7630, (805) 637-7243, (878) 877-1402, (865) 630-4266, (863) 532-7969, (858) 605-9622, (312) 339-1227, (904) 495-2559, (917) 540-7996, (301) 307-4601, (347) 437-1689.


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    Q1. How many Scam call numbers have been identified?
    A1. There are 12 scam call numbers which have been identified.

    Q2. How many scam call numbers are there?
    A2. These numbers represent only a fraction of the 150,000+ suspicious phone numbers that users have reported over recent years.


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