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December 17th, 2020
You get a call from someone claiming to be from the IRS, and they tell you that you’re about to go to jail. Confused, you wonder why you’re going to jail since you know you didn’t do anything wrong. The IRS states that you failed to pay them or give them your information and you need to do so now before the cops come to get you. You become skeptical and contact your friend who happens to be a cop. They inform you that this is a scam and to block their number immediately so they don’t contact you again. Now, you’re wondering how many suspicious callers are out there and how to look up suspicious scam phone numbers so that you can prevent getting scammed.
What Types of Phone Scams Should You Watch Out For?
IRS Scams
Scammers call you pretending to be the IRS, claiming that they don’t have your payment or information on file. They demand that you provide them with this information and payment immediately or the police will show up and arrest you. Once you give them what they demand, they use it to commit identity theft with your information. This means that they will pretend to be you as they apply for credit cards under your name or request your finances from your financial institution.
You’ve Won! Scams
A scammer claims that you have won something amazing over the phone. This so-called prize is usually a gift card or money valued at thousands of dollars. The scammer asks for your personal information and financial information so they can send this supposed money to you, sometimes via mobile apps such as CashApp, PayPal, or gift cards. Once they have your information, they then drain your bank account while also committing identity theft under your name.
Purchasing Scams
A scammer claims to be selling items over the phone, and the victim becomes interested in buying one of their products. The scammer asks for the personal and financial information of the victim, and the victim provides them with this not knowing that this is a scam. The scammer can then use this information to steal the victim’s money and commit identity fraud.
Fake Charity Scams
Scammers call victims pretending that they are collecting donations for a charity. They call you up and ask you to back this charity, and you accept thinking you’re giving money to a good cause. They ask for your financial information so that you can pay the so-called charity, and then ask for your personal information. Once you provide them with this information, they take all of your money out of your bank account and keep it for themselves. They also use your personal information to commit identity fraud, pretending to be you as they apply for credit cards.
How to Look Up Suspicious Scam Phone Numbers Using Social Catfish
- Go onto SocialCatfish.com
- Type in the phone number you think is suspicious.
- Click search
- Sign up for the social search membership
- You will see search results within minutes!
You can also perform a reverse phone search here:
Name Search Examples
To get more accurate results, enter the full name including at least First name, Middle name and Last name.
Email Search Examples
Phone Search Examples
Username Search Examples
Address Search Examples
Start typing the initial part of the address and select from the addresses given dropdown afterward.
We Respect Your Privacy.
With these results, you will be able to see where the phone call is coming from and who is calling you. However, if the result states that a VOIP number is calling you, then this could mean that the suspicious person is using a third-party app to call you. This could mask where the phone number is actually coming from and who is actually contacting you. When this happens, you can then determine that this is a suspicious phone number and block it.
How to Avoid Scam Phone Numbers
- Don’t give out your personal information to someone on the phone. This could lead to identity theft if your personal information got in the hands of the wrong person.
- Don’t give out your financial information over the phone. If given to a scammer, they will drain your entire bank account and won’t give you the item you purchased.
- Don’t believe your Caller ID right away. Scammers can mask your Caller ID and make it look like a certain business is calling you, when really it’s a scam.
- Do your research on the so-called company or organization calling you. If the caller is claiming to be from a specific company, do your research to make sure that the company is legit before communicating with them. Even if the company is legit, hang up and call the official company’s phone number back just in case.
- When you hear a sales pitch, hang up the phone. The salesperson is usually a scammer just looking to get their hands on your financial information so that they could steal your money.
- Report any phone scams to the FTC. The FTC will be able to provide you with additional information on how to protect yourself from these scam phone numbers. Your story can also help with law enforcement investigations.
Social Catfish is Here to Help You with Scam Phone Numbers!
Name Search Examples
To get more accurate results, enter the full name including at least First name, Middle name and Last name.
Email Search Examples
Phone Search Examples
Username Search Examples
Address Search Examples
Start typing the initial part of the address and select from the addresses given dropdown afterward.
We Respect Your Privacy.
At Social Catfish, we want to help you verify the identities of those who might seem suspicious to you. If you have their name, email address, phone number, social media username, or image, you can reverse search and see who the suspected person was that you’ve been in contact with if you think you are being contacted by scam phone numbers.
