On the one hand, an unknown number could mean a call from work, from the hospital, or another important matter that could have negative consequences if ignored. On the other hand, telemarketers or scammers often use unknown numbers. So how do you decide?
One smart way to deal with unknown numbers is to quickly search for them in a search engine. There are websites and smartphone apps that collect information about phone numbers and warn you about potential scammers. Thanks to them, you can find out where an unknown number is calling from, and sometimes even who is calling.
We can always withdraw marketing consent
However, when we receive a call from an unknown number, we should be careful. Never give out your name, address, date of birth, account password, or PIN. If we have any doubts about who to talk to, it is best to hang up and call the agency’s hotline.
Scammers often impersonate our friends or family members to extort money. If someone asks us to generate a blik token or transfer money, we should never agree to it if we are not sure who we are talking to.
What if, after answering the phone, it turns out we’re being contacted by a telemarketer? You can, of course, hang up without saying a word, but this is not only rude, but also ineffective. It is best to clearly state that we are not interested and request that our data be removed from the database. Please remember that we have the right to withdraw previously expressed consent to contact for marketing purposes.
Let’s also remember that all conversations with telemarketers are recorded. If we don’t want our conversation to be recorded, simply refuse consent.
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