phone scam

An elderly person's Motorola smartphone displays 'anonymous' for outgoing calls without showing the phone number, despite the user checking phone settings and contacting their provider (Spectrum). Texts display the correct number, but the call issue persists, raising concerns about potential phone number hijacking by scammers.

A user reported a scam after calling a phone number listed on eventticketscenter.com's FAQ page. The scammer requested personal and financial information, provided a suspicious 555 number, and the user later discovered the dialed number differed from the one displayed on the website.

A user attempted to reset their Yahoo email password but failed due to an incorrect old phone number. They later received a suspicious call from someone claiming to be Yahoo Support, which turned out to be a phishing scam. The user is concerned about potential security risks despite not having access to the email account.

The West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office has warned residents about a phone scam where callers impersonate law enforcement officers. Scammers demand money for alleged missed jury duty or outstanding warrants.

A phone scammer impersonating law enforcement was unknowingly speaking to a police captain, who recorded the entire conversation. The scammer's deception was exposed when the police captain, posing as a victim, engaged in the call.

The Travis County District Attorney’s Office has issued a warning about a phone scam where individuals impersonate staff. Four residents reported being contacted by scammers claiming to work for the office.