21 Phone Scams to Watch Out for — and How to Avoid Them

Anyone can fall for a scam call. Here’s what to know about common phone fraud tactics and how to avoid becoming a victim.
Grand Forks Herald

What's in a number? With North Dakota's 701 area code, plenty — and changes may be coming

GRAND FORKS — North Dakota is one of 11 states with a single area code. Beyond identifying the state's telephone service region, the 701 brand in North Dakota is an identity found on clothing, ...
Hoodline

Central Texas Kidnapping Death-Threat Scam Hits Austin Area

A chilling scam is making the rounds in Central Texas, leaving at least one North Austin man convinced his family might be in immediate danger. He reported a string of calls, a menacing text, and a ...
WRBL

New ‘483’ area code to be implemented beginning Feb. 23

ALABAMA (WRBL) — The Alabama Public Service Commission (PSC) announced Thursday that the scheduled implementation of a new area code will begin in late February 2026. According to PSC officials, the ...
WSFA

Alabama set to implement new 483 area code on Feb. 23

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - The Alabama Public Service Commission announced Thursday that the new 483 area code overlay covering the 384 area code region is scheduled to be implemented on Feb 23. The ...
The Clarion-Ledger

North, Central Mississippi phone numbers getting new area code. What we know

New phone numbers in Mississippi will get a new area code, starting now. Here's what to know about when, where and why the change is happening, how it could affect you. The Mississippi Public Service ...
Android Authority

Don't scan another unknown QR code without running it by this threat detector

McAfee’s latest Scam Detector update focuses on stopping scams before you click, scan, or reply. Real-time QR code scanning is a major upgrade, helping users avoid fake login pages and malware-filled ...
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Calls with the +358 area code from Finland, it’s a new scam: why it’s dangerous to answer

If in the next few days you receive calls from numbers with the international prefix +358 from Finland, as well as those with the prefix +45 from Denmark, be careful: there is a good chance that it is ...
WSFA

Mandatory 10-digit dialing starts as Alabama implements new area code

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - As of Friday, you’ll need to dial 334 to get even local calls to go through, because in the next month, Alabama will get a new area code. The Alabama Public Service ...
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Area police warning of subscription renewal scams

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