Phone scams are fraudulent calls designed to trick individuals into giving away their money or personal information. Scammers have devised countless metods to cheat people over the phone. As cybersecurity measures advance, so has the complexity of phone scams. We hope to provide you information and resources to protect yourself and your loved ones from financial loss or identity theft.

If you take anything away from this page, please remember the number one rule of responding to phone scams: Do not answer calls from unknown numbers! If you do, hang up! IMMEDIATELY!

Below is a short video on phone scams and how to stay safe in 2025 from the Ask Leo! Youtube channel. Leo is a cybersecurity expert who helps individuals feel more comofortable using technology and navigating an online world.