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Grandma got a Scam call from a Reindeer
December 14, 2020
by Jennifer Leach, Associate Director, Division of Consumer and Business Education, FTC
When it comes to unwanted calls, there are a few universal truths. First, you can’t trust caller ID. Second, nobody likes a robocall. And third, it’s all about call blocking. If you watch The Mandalorian, here’s where you say, “This is the Way.” (If you don’t watch it, this just means: call blocking…it’s good.)
On the 7th day of Consumer Protection, watch this video to find out how to block scam calls — from scammy reindeer and others — on your mobile phone.
And visit ftc.gov/calls to learn to block calls on home phones, whether they’re landlines or VoIP. Even better, share the call-blocking news with grandma and anybody else who might have complained to you about those annoying calls they’re getting. And tell them happy holidays from the FTC.
Contact
Barbara Henza
Finance & Consumer Educator; Marketing/Human Resources
bmh13@cornell.edu
607-391-2660 x407
Last updated February 3, 2021