Did you know that your call could be recorded without you knowing?
This is something we see on a regular basis providing small business IT support. You can pay a company for a call recording service, however, some cybercriminals set up call recording without you knowing. They then charge you high rates for making calls and have the ability to listen in to confidential phone calls. These calls are usually numbers beginning with 083 or 084 and at the top of search engine results. This is because the cybercriminals purchase enhanced listings. Therefore, the numbers are more likely to be dialled as they are the first on the results page.
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Risks of call recording
- Identity and general fraud could be committed due to calls being recorded and cybercriminals being able to access these calls
- Confidential information for personal or business possession could be leaked and get in the wrong hands
- If you requested a call recording service, as there is a high chance this is an unregulated service run by cybercriminals, you may not ever receive the recording. If you do it could be up to a month before receiving it, meaning if you are attempting to settle an issue, it could be dragged out
- You could be charged higher rates if you didn’t know it was a call recording number and assumed it was the correct number
Take Action
Things to watch out for
- Phone numbers at the top of the search engine results page that begin with 083 or 084
Report it!
- Hang up the call if you believe it is being recorded and you are revealing confidential information
- Phone us straight away on 0800 680 00 88 and report it to Action Fraud
Protecting yourself and your business
- Go directly to the company or organisation’s website to find the correct contact number
- Don’t pick the first number you see on the search results page
- If there is a relevant app, use the contact number provided on there
- Investigate a possible managed IT services provider for round the clock cyber security
If you’re looking for the best IT support Kent, Surrey, West and East Sussex have to offer then give Hero IT Support a call for your free consultation!