In an era rife with distrust, it’s become increasingly vital to safeguard your personal information. One critical rule: never hand over your phone for someone else to dial a number. Scammers have devised a sneaky method, using *401* (followed by a phone number) #, to carry out their deceitful activities while posing as legitimate callers.
Here’s how this scam unfolds:
When scammers input *401* (followed by your phone number) #, it activates call forwarding. This devious tactic reroutes all your calls to the number they intend to use for their fraudulent activities.
If your phone is connected to your bank account or utilized for receiving OTPs (one-time passwords) and text alerts, this scam can result in a potential data breach.
To determine if your phone is subject to call forwarding, simply navigate to your phone’s settings, whether it’s an Android or an iPhone. In the search bar, type “call forwarding.” This will reveal whether your calls are being rerouted to a specific number without your consent.
Source: TikTok/izshaman
