People lose a lot of money to phone scams — sometimes their life savings. Scammers have figured out countless ways to cheat you out of your money over the phone. In some scams, they act friendly and helpful. In others, they might threaten or try to scare you. One thing you can count on is that a phone scammer will try to get your money or your personal information to commit identity theft. Don’t give it to them. Here’s what you need to know. Continue reading from the Federal Trade Commission
These are some key points the scammer may bring up that you should be wary of:
Connecticut State Department of Consumer Protection
Westport Police Department Non-Emergency Line: 203-341-6000
Stop Unwanted Robocalls and Texts (Federal Communications Commission)
Cybersecurity and Fraud Trends for 2025 (Ameris Bank)
Dirty Dozen tax scams for 2025 (Internal Revenue Service)
Five of the Biggest Scams to Watch for in 2025 (American Association of Retired People)
How to Protect Yourself from Common Scams (Consumer Reports)