Never share personal details with callers who refuse to identify their company. When a call starts with a recorded line notice and the speaker balks at giving a clear business name, treat it as a red flag. Refuse to confirm any personal data, especially if the caller sounds aggressive or pushes for verification. Hang up if the conversation turns hostile, and consider reporting the number to your carrier or a consumer protection agency. Keep a log of the call details; this helps spot patterns and protects you from future scam attempts. Remember, legitimate entities will never pressure you to disclose sensitive information on the spot.
An extremely aggressive woman attempted to extract my personal information over the phone.
The call began with the statement that it was being recorded, but the caller did not identify himself until I refused to provide my identity twice. When I expressed uncertainty about who he was, he provided the name Brad Albright but failed to disclose the company or purpose of the call, citing only 'important information'.
