How To Protect Yourself From Phone Scams

As many as 59 million people have lost money to phone scams, with new technology making it easier than ever for scammers to make robocalls. NBC’s senior consumer investigative correspondent Vicky Nguyen joins the 3rd Hour of TODAY with what to watch for to protect your money.
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[@raffiboi22]

I never pick up phone numbers that I don’t know! They can leave a voicemail if it’s important…It works for me..

[@AprilTeniente-eu1mj]

Thanks for the warning

[@Chatosvideos]

Stay away from “Gift Card” or winnings etc, on your text or email messages and it asks for a $1 fee from your credit card. Once you provide it, your credit card is hacked by scammers.

[@lisamohammed8075]

I certainly agree thanks for the warning 🙏

[@nancyhoward2876]

They almost always have a Pakistani or Indian accent.

[@sandramorey2529]

I had 3 from the same recorded message within an hour. I also had one from another scammer in between. All this morning

[@SmokeyTreats]

Verizon does a pretty good job with their spam call filter but a few do get through. I just don't answer unknown numbers then I listen if any voicemail is left & report/block them from there.

[@jacqueline3089]

use a call blocker for land line

[@danieldylan1273]

Since the phone companies will not end spoofing phone numbers, I simply only answer contacts I know. All others I ignore.