Another Senior Hacked

[Biggd]

Originally Posted by ITD

The phone companies could easily stop most of these calls, but apparently there is too much money to be made. I ditched my landline many years ago, best move I made. The cell phone has much less spam calls, but you have to be vigilant. I always use theprofessors method when I get an email from a bank. The scams have gotten pretty sophisticated.

I kept my landline for this reason. Whenever I have to give out a phone number I give my landline because we never answer it, just get messages. I never give out my cell number unless it's family, friends, or an emergency.

[ITD]

Originally Posted by Biggd

I kept my landline for this reason. Whenever I have to give out a phone number I give my landline because we never answer it, just get messages. I never give out my cell number unless it's family, friends, or an emergency.

I did that for a few years, but the only people who called me on it were spammers, just wasn't worth it. The cell phone is better at screening out spam and I'm selective about giving out my number. Seems to work well.