Here's a list of scammer phone numbers and area codes to avoid answering if you don't know exactly who's calling. Scams are becoming more and more prevalent.

Here's on how common phone scams work: Business impostor scams typically start with a criminal pretending to be a legitimate business, including by sharing fake websites and logos. Best Buy and ...

As phones grew more popular, the manual-switchboard system became automated and the number system went from regional to national, with a longer set of numbers and the introduction of area codes.