Ever wondered why a stranger asks about your weekend plans out of the blue? That casual vibe is a classic red flag for a social engineering scam. The caller is likely trying to build rapport before moving to a request for personal info or money. If you get a call like this, don’t share any details and hang up. Block the number, report it to your carrier, and consider filing a complaint with the FTC. Stay skeptical of unsolicited friendly messages, especially from unfamiliar area codes.
A casual text from an unfamiliar area code, inquiring about plans, is a typical scam tactic.
