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What you need to know
4.3 MILLION AMERICANS EXPOSED IN MASSIVE HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNT DATA BREACH
Most scam calls were tax-related
NEARLY 1 MILLION MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES FACE DATA BREACH
4 ways to protect yourself from robocall scams
1) Invest in data removal service:
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2) Be cautious with unknown calls:
3) Never share personal info
4) Report the call
5) Add your number to the National Do Not Call Registry: This is a free service that prevents telemarketers from calling you. Once you register your phone number, telemarketers must stop calling you within 31 days. There are several ways to do this. You can call the Registry at 1-888-382-1222 from the phone number you wish to include in the “do not call” list. Alternatively, visit donotcall.gov and click the “Register Your Phone” button. Enter the phone number you want to register.
You can register up to three phone numbers at a time. Be sure to provide your email to acknowledge the confirmation and begin eliminating robocalls. Remember that the Do Not Call Registry does not stop all unwanted calls, such as those from political organizations, charities, and debt collectors.
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Kurt’s key takeaway
Have you ever received a scam call about tax debt? What tipped you off that it was a scam? Let us know in the comments below.
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