Check 8: Write Down the Call Details
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If you speak with a suspicious caller, write down the details of the interaction immediately. Note the exact date and time of the call, the phone number displayed on your caller ID, and any callback number they provided. Documenting this specific information helps law enforcement agencies track down the scammers behind the call when you report it.
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