CallerScoop

Spam phone scams

Generic spam covers any unwanted promotional or solicitation call that does not fit a more specific scam pattern — sweepstakes notifications, home-improvement pitches, charity solicitations from organizations you have never heard of, etc. Most are nuisance calls rather than outright fraud, but they routinely violate the Do Not Call Registry and may collect personal data for resale. A surprising fraction of "charity" cold calls are professional fundraisers who keep most of the money you donate.

This category at a glance

Numbers tracked9,953
Reports total0
Toll-free %4.1%
VoIP %0.0%
Peak hour

From real reports

Common opening lines you'll hear

You have been selected to win a free vacation — just pay the processing fee.

We are doing roof inspections in your neighborhood today.

Please donate to support our cause — any amount helps.

Live data

Recent spam numbers

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Take action

What to do if you've been targeted

  1. 1

    Hang up. Donate directly to charities you trust, not to phone solicitors.

  2. 2

    Block the number and add yourself to the National Do Not Call Registry.

  3. 3

    Verify any "win" against the company's official site before paying anything.

Common questions

FAQ

How does CallerScoop classify a number as spam?
We aggregate signals from FTC Do Not Call complaints, FCC consumer complaint data, and verified user reports. When multiple independent reporters describe a number with consistent script details, our scoring engine elevates the risk score and tags the dominant category.
Why does the caller ID show a number I trust?
Caller ID is trivial to spoof. Scammers can display any number — including a real bank or government line — to make the call look authentic. Treat caller ID as unverified, especially when the call demands urgent action.
How do I report a number I received?
Use our report form — it takes 30 seconds and helps protect others. For larger losses, also file with the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov and (if you lost more than $500) with the FBI IC3 at ic3.gov.

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