5 Ways to Deal With Annoying Robocalls Protect Your Identity and Kick Scammers to the Curb
According to the latest data, scammers and telemarketers make 1,528 robocalls to Americans every single second. No wonder they’re driving us all crazy! Some of these calls are legitimate reminders about doctor’s appointments and payment plans, but around 55% of them are just nuisances — and we can’t rely on the government to stop them.
from the Apple App Store or Google Play. Visit your carrier’s website or call them to learn about the tools they offer. 2. Download an ad blocker. For extra protection, you can download a separate ad blocker from the Apple App Store or Google Play. Hiya is a free app that will give you caller ID and block spam calls, and Nomorobo is an award-winning option that’s free for landlines and costs $1.99 per month for cellphones. 3. When in doubt, let it ring out. If you don’t recognize the number calling, don’t answer. You can always call back if they leave a legitimate voicemail. 4. Suspect spam? Hang up. So, you accidentally answered a spam call. Whether it’s a
If you’re sick of hearing about “your car’s extended warranty” or the “student loans” you paid off 40 years ago, try these five tips to cut down on robocalls and outwit scammers. 1. Explore your carrier’s free tools. AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon all offer services to cut down on scam calls. Some of them are free and/ or come with your phone, but others you have to
5. Handle voicemails with care. If you get a suspicious voicemail, never call the number or visit the website given by the caller. Instead, Google the company or agency they claimed to be with and call that number. If the real agency has no idea about the call, you’ve just escaped a trap. By taking all five of these steps, you can protect yourself and your wallet from Ponzi schemes, identity thieves, and annoying telemarketers. For even more specific advice, visit AARP.com and search “The Definitive Guide to Reducing Robocalls.”
pay for or activate. If you have Verizon,
person or a robot on the line, hang up immediately! Even saying your name or the word “yes” could set you up for identity theft.
for example, you can download the “Verizon Call Filter” app
Wait ... the Mullet Is Back? Find Out if This Hot Look Is Right for You
Native American tribes. The mullet first went mainstream in the 1970s and ’80s, when musicians chose it for its iconic androgyny. But in the ’90s and early 2000s, mullets fell out of fashion — fast. Insider writes that “people began to see mullets as representations of being dirty and having a low income.” They disappeared overnight. By 2021, the mullet was the “it” hairstyle again, and 20- and 30-somethings aren’t the only ones opting for business in the front and a party in the back. Dolly Parton, a 75-year-old style icon,
has rocked a blonde mullet wig on stage for years, and 51-year-old actress Taraji Henson has also owned the look! Before asking your stylist for a mullet or wolf cut (the longer, shoulder-length version of a mullet), think long and hard about your hair type and texture. If you have straight hair, don’t be discouraged by awesome photos of wavy mullets — you’ll just have to style your hair daily to get that look. Instead, Google your current hair type (thin, straight, thick, wavy, curly) along with the word “mullet” to get a realistic picture.
If you rocked a mullet or wolf cut back in the ’70s alongside Rod Stewart and Meryl Streep, we have good news: The mullet is back in style. Mullets have also been spotted in art from ancient Greece, Rome, and Egypt and are a traditional hairstyle for some
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