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FAQs

Should I answer 877 calls? ›

The 877 area code is legitimate and not a scam. In North America, it is a toll free area code frequently used for helplines or customer support lines. It is used by reputable companies and organizations for legitimate goals, ensuring trustworthy consumer communication.

If you accidentally answer a spam call, scammers know your number is connected to a real person and can target you with more spam calls. These targeted spam calls will try to trick you into giving up your personal information which allows cybercriminals to steal your money, your identity and even your voice.

Many robocall scams start with a question like “Hello, can you hear me?” to which people may reply “yes” without thinking. They can then store the recording of your confirmation and use it for fraudulent activities. So, avoid saying yes where possible.

As is the case with any toll-free code, 1-877 numbers are mostly used by businesses that rely on attracting as many phone calls from their clients as possible. Other companies may also have use for these types of numbers, but they are mostly associated with, for example, call centers and customer service lines.

Yes, you can answer calls from the 877 area code number because it is legitimate. It is from the North American businesses in the NANP category. But sometimes scammers use the specific area code number to perform scam activities so always check their identity before giving any important information.

If you answer the phone and the caller - or a recording - asks you to hit a button to stop getting the calls, you should just hang up. Scammers often use this trick to identify potential targets. Do not respond to any questions, especially those that can be answered with "Yes."

You'll be targeted by even more scam calls

As a result, scammers may target you with more calls in an effort to defraud you.

Can you get hacked by answering a phone call? It's impossible to get hacked by simply answering a phone call made through your network service provider. But that doesn't mean a phone call can't be exploited to compromise your security via a social engineering attack.

Unless your phone carrier charges you for calls received you will not be charged. (Most carriers do not charge for received calls). HOWEVER, if you press prompts there is a chance that despite the message is actually re-directing you to a call per minute line (such as a psychic hotline does).

Do NOT press any buttons — even if it's to try to remove yourself from the company's list — as doing so may just lead the robocaller to call you more. 3. File a complaint with the FTC. You can do that online at FTC.gov or DoNotCall.gov, or by calling 1 877 FTC HELP.

Why do spam callers hang up when you answer? ›

When a call hangs up immediately after you answer, it could be a way for the robocall system to verify that your number is active. Once they confirm that your number is active, they may plan scams or sell your number to other companies or scammers [3].

877 numbers are usually toll-free, meaning that callers don't have to pay to dial them, and the party receiving their calls doesn't pay either. Businesses and organizations often use 877 numbers as customer service lines and can use them for local and long-distance calling.

*67 does not work when you call toll-free numbers or emergency numbers.

Setup your phone system as BlackList unwanted.

This allows one to block all calls from toll free numbers: 800*, 866*, 877*, 888*.

If you answer the phone and stay on the line until the scammer says something, it notes that your phone is in service. Even if you ask, no one will take you off the list or add you to a 'do not call' list. You'll end up getting more calls from more scammers. The best thing you can do is not answer the call at all.

Only answer calls from known numbers. If you answer a call from an unknown number, hang up immediately. If you answer the phone and the caller or recording asks you to select a button or number to stop receiving the calls, you should just hang up. Scammers often use this trick to identify potential targets.