5 signs it’s a scam call before you even pick up, according to an expert

(NEXSTAR) – One of the easiest things you can do to avoid being duped or defrauded by a phone scam: don’t even pick up the phone. But how can you tell when an incoming call is a scam or legit?

Carriers have rolled out some new tools to help warn people against scammers – you may see a warning like “scam likely” on your phone screen when it rings – but they aren’t perfect. There are a few other things you can look for to tip you off that an incoming call probably isn’t worth your time.

The first major red flag is if the call is coming from an area code that hasn’t been allocated, explained Alex Quilici, CEO of YouMail, a phone screening and blocking service.

The full article is available at ozarksfirst.com.

(Story by Alix Martichoux, ozarksfirst.com)