Scammers are known to prey on their victims by disguising themselves as law enforcement officers. However, in a surprising turn of events, Android’s protective feature can aid them in their scams. Such phone fraud is becoming increasingly common in Android smartphones. Time is of the essence in these scams, and the victims are usually older people who are targeted with a story to extract their savings.
The “fake policeman” trick is a well-known story, where scammers call to warn of future robberies. They ask their victims to hand over their valuables and cash to a colleague to be safe. This scam alone caused 2.9 million euros worth of damage in 2021. The list of stories continues, from the grandchild trick to aggressive sellers of subscriptions.
All these scams have one thing in common – time pressure is built up to ensure that the victim has no time to think, and payment has to be done quickly to solve the problem. However, the most concerning issue with Android smartphones is that attackers manipulate caller IDs, which makes it impossible to identify a scam call by looking at the caller ID.
Therefore, it is important to be wary of spam calls, know that caller ID is not a secure solution, and not to share personal information or payments without verifying the authenticity of the caller. In conclusion, it is essential to stay informed and alert to avoid being scammed.
