What can a scammer do with my name and phone number?
What can a scammer do with my name and phone number?
With your personal information, scammers can:
access and drain your bank account.
open new bank accounts in your name and take out loans or lines of credit.
take out phone plans and other contracts.
purchase expensive goods in your name.
steal your superannuation.
gain access to your government online services.
- access and drain your bank account.
- open new bank accounts in your name and take out loans or lines of credit.
- take out phone plans and other contracts.
- purchase expensive goods in your name.
- steal your superannuation.
- gain access to your government online services.
What can a scammer do with my picture?
Identity thieves could potentially gather information on you from images that you share online. A photo posted on your birthday, for example, would provide them with your date of birth, whereas a photo of a new house could potentially give them details of where you live.
What happens if I answer a spam call?
If you answer the call, your number is considered ‘good’ by the scammers, even if you don’t necessarily fall for the scam. They will try again because they know someone on the other side is a potential victim of fraud. The less you answer, the fewer robocalls you will receive.
What happens if I say yes to a scammer?
By responding “yes,” people notify robo-callers that their number is an active telephone number that can be sold to other telemarketers for a higher price. This then leads to more unwanted calls.
