![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/im-a-security-expert-my-rule-of-six-stops-bank-emptying-phone-call/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/SC-Scam-Call-Off-Plat-copy.jpg&description=BAD CALL! All recommendations within this article are informed by expert editorial opinion. If you click on a link in this story we may earn affiliate revenue. Sean Keach , Head of Technology and Science Published : 16:27, 8 Aug 2023 DON'T get caught out by a dangerous phone call that empties your bank account. Crooks can use scam calls to drain your money without you even realizing – but there are ways to stay safe. 1 Don't fall for scammer tricks Credit: Unsplash A security specialist at McAfee has revealed how following a "rule of six" lifestyle changes can save you from a "robocall" disaster. "Whether the voice on the other end of the smartphone is recorded or an actual person, the intent behind the call is likely the same – to scam you out of your personal information, money, or both," the McAfee cyber-expert explained . "Callers such as these might impersonate banks, government agencies, insurance companies, along with any number of other organizations. "Anything that gives them an excuse to demand payment, financial information, or ID numbers. " They might tell you it's time to renew an extended warranty on your car, according to McAfee. Another reported scam involves offering you debt relief at extremely low rates. Crooks can even use "spoofing" technology to make their phone numbers seem innocent. A key warning sign that a scammer is on the line is when they warn you of an urgent problem that needs to be resolved immediately. The McAfee cyber-expert recommends adjusting your habits to follow six rules. This set of six rules could keep you safe from a dangerous or costly robocaller scam. The first rule is to simply not pick up – even if the number appears to be local. You may fall for a number "spoof", so it's important to not speak on the call. If you end up saying even a few words, crooks could use AI to clone your voice to defraud you. The second tip is to use call-blocking features on your iPhone or Android. It's possible to automatically silence unknown){kind=link}
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DON’T get caught out by a dangerous phone call that empties your bank account.
Crooks can use scam calls to drain your money without you even realizing – but there are ways to stay safe.
A security specialist at McAfee has revealed how following a “rule of six” lifestyle changes can save you from a “robocall” disaster.
“Whether the voice on the other end of the smartphone is recorded or an actual person, the intent behind the call is likely the same – to scam you out of your personal information, money, or both,” the McAfee cyber-expert explained.