🛡️Call Safety Guide

🛡️ Quick Safety Summary What it is: These labels are warnings from your phone company or phone app that a call looks suspicious. Red Flag: Any caller (especially with a warning label) who pressures you to act “right now.” Immediate Action: Let it go to voicemail. If it’s important, a real caller will leave a message. I know how unsettling it is to see a big warning like “Scam Likely” or “Spam Risk” on your screen. It can feel like you’re one button away from trouble. But don’t worry. Knowledge is your shield. Here’s what those labels really mean, why they’re not perfect, and exactly what to do before you answer. What is “Scam Likely” and How Does It Work? Think of these labels like a “neighborhood watch” sign for your phone. Your carrier (or a call-screening app) looks for patte...

🛡️ Quick Safety Summary What it is: A warning label your phone carrier or call-blocking system adds when a call looks suspicious or potentially fraudulent. Red Flag: The caller pressures you to “act now,” pay immediately, or share personal information. Immediate Action: Don’t answer. If it might be important, hang up and call the organization back using a trusted number (like the one on your statement or official website). I know how unsettling it is to see “Scam Likely” pop up on your screen—especially when you’re worried it could be a doctor’s office, pharmacy, or family member calling from a new number. But don’t worry. Knowledge is your shield. Here’s exactly what that label means and the safest way to handle it. What is “Scam Likely” and How Does It Work? “Scam Likely” is not a message from the person calling you. It’s a warning label added by your phone company (or a call-filtering feature) when its systems th...