Phone Safety Check Center

Spam Call Protection Guide

Identifying Spam Calls
Fraudulent calls typically show these signs:
1. Frequent calls: Multiple calls to different users in short time
2. Odd hours: Calls at night, early morning or non-business hours
3. Spoofed IDs: Pretending to be government, bank or delivery services
4. Urgent requests: Asking for transfers, codes or link clicks
5. Virtual numbers: Using 170/171/192 prefixes
Verification Techniques
4-Step Verification:
1. Check location: Verify number registration area
2. Review tags: See scam/spam reports from other users
3. Confirm identity: Contact organizations through official channels
4. Listen for cues: Beware phrases like "security account" or "legal issues"

2023 Data: Over 520 million spam reports in China, 38% financial scams
Proactive Protection
5 Protection Strategies:
1. Official channels: Verify bank/government matters officially
2. Guard information: Never share IDs, codes or passwords
3. Enable blocking: Use built-in call blocking features
4. Report numbers: Tag and report suspicious calls immediately
5. Install protection: Use National Anti-Fraud Center App

Warning: Telecom fraud caused $1.7B losses in 2023. Call 110 for suspicious calls

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