A security expert has revealed the three things which should make you hang up the phone immediately when you receive a ‘cold call’. Many people get mysterious phone calls - and frequently it’s from companies they have relationships with such as banks, internet providers and other legitimate sources.
However, everyone wonders at what point they should hang up and what the ‘trigger’ warnings are to know for sure that it’s a scam. Dr Klaus Schenk, head of product security at the software company Verimatrix, told the Sun that there are warning signs people should be aware of.
The expert said that key things which should bring about hanging up include asking for personal information, promising financial opportunities and on no account install any app they ask you to. Dr Klaus said: “Be wary if the caller asks for immediate payment or requests you to disclose personal information.
