Alert Issued for Phone Scams Involving Promotional Offers and Warranties

As the prevalence of phone scams increases, users must be aware of the tactics employed by criminals to defraud them of their money. In this article, we explore the characteristics of these schemes and provide tips on how to protect yourself from future losses.

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Fraud Characteristics by Phone

  • If the number is a mobile number, it is likely to be a scam. If it is a landline number, it is recommended to double-check. Hotline numbers (numbers starting with 1800, 1900) can be trusted.
  • Provide relevant information to establish trust, such as the time of purchase and the authentic product purchased.
  • Beware of incredibly attractive and hard-to-believe deals, such as buy 1 get 2 or 3 products, or buy 200,000 and get 1 million or 2 million.
  • Be cautious when additional services or accessories related to the main product are being sold, such as warranty extensions that require customers to pay a fee to continue using the service. We currently do not offer any warranty extension programs.
  • Be alert to promotions with very short time frames that end on the same day. If you don’t participate immediately, you may miss the opportunity.
  • Avoid situations where customers are required to pay or transfer a fee in advance before receiving rewards from a program.
  • Verify the account number required for transfer, ensuring it is a familiar and legitimate company account number.

Fraud characteristics by phone

What to Do When Suspicious of a Phone Scam

  • Research the brand or company that sent the offer by searching for their hotline number online. For example, search for “Samsung hotline” or “Sony hotline” on Google.
  • Accurate information about the official hotline of the brand or company will typically appear in the search results without the word “Advertisement” or “Ad”.
  • Call the hotline number of the brand or company to confirm the offer received. Only confirm purchasing orders and services through this hotline number.

How to search for the phone number of a brand, company

Some Popular Hotlines to Look Up Quickly

Brand Customer Support Phone Number
Samsung 1800 588 889
Sony 1800 588 885
LG 1800 1503
Electrolux 1800 588 899

Our Official Information Channels

Our programs about winning prizes, giving rewards, and award information are specifically posted on the following official website systems, Facebook channels, and YouTube channels. Please follow these official channels to receive the most accurate information.

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Scams through phone calls have become increasingly prevalent nowadays. Therefore, it is crucial for individuals to exercise caution when receiving suspicious phone calls.