Imagine a call that greets you with ten seconds of dead air before disappearing—sounds like a classic silent scam. The brief connection and immediate drop are tactics used to verify active numbers for future unwanted outreach. If you recognize a Rewards Dept. label, treat it as a potential telemarketing push, especially when the caller never gets a chance to speak. Block the number on your device, add it to your carrier’s spam list, and avoid returning calls or clicking any links. Report the incident to the FTC’s Do Not Call Registry and stay skeptical of any unexpected rewards offers.
A call was received from the Rewards Department, but it was blocked and not answered
I answered the call, but there was only dead air for 10 seconds before it dropped, probably a scam
