Saturday, November 29, 2025

You've Been Warned | FBI Warns All Smartphone Users—Stop Answering These Calls

FBI Warns All Smartphone Users—Stop Answering These Calls

Snippet of Article: "You have been warned. The FBI has just issued a stark new warning as cyber criminals gain access to customer bank accounts, The bureau says these attackers have already stolen $262 million this year, with the threat likely to get worse over the holidays. ...new advisory flags phone calls as the most serious risk. “Be suspicious of unknown ‘banking’ or ‘company’ employees who call you,” the FBI warns. “Don’t trust caller ID. Hang up, verify the correct number, and call it yourself. Companies generally do not contact you to ask for your username, password, or OTP.”..."

Source: www.forbes.com

FBI Warns All Smartphone Users, Don’t trust caller ID,