How to Verify an Unknown Caller Before You Pick Up

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Before answering a call from an unknown number, let it go to voicemail first—legitimate callers will leave a message. If you do pick up, avoid saying 'yes' or giving any personal info until you've confirmed their identity. Hang up and call back using a verified number from the official website or a known contact, not the one they provided. Never trust caller ID; scammers can spoof any number. A quick online search of the number can also reveal if others have flagged it as spam.