If you’ve ever answered a call and heard nothing but chatter, traffic, or faint office noise, you might have assumed it was a bad connection. In reality, it could be a calculated move by scammers testing your patience and curiosity. This tactic, often referred to as the background-noise call scam, is becoming more common as fraudsters refine their strategies. Instead of launching straight into a pitch, they rely on subtle psychological cues to keep you engaged. Understanding how this works can help you avoid becoming the next target.
