I never pick up calls. They can always send me email or message or WhatsApp me.

Picking up calls is the start of disaster. Read all headlines.

When you pick up calls. They're all prepared and you aren't. You won't have time to react. This is ambush. Like predator and prey game.

And with AI. Just for you to say hello or a few words, they can fake your voice then create calls to your family members seeking ransom. It's so real your family members may fall into trap.

Also some calls charge money to your bills.

Not picking up calls removes all possible threats I've stated above.

I usually then check the numbers to ascertain where it's from. If safe, then I'll initiate call back.

100% of victims who got scammed pick up calls. 100% of people who didn't get scammed didn't pick up calls.

older people especially, bored and lonely, more likely to pick up calls, whoever the person is. kasihan them

scammers target your two weak point: 1. fear of authority, and 2. sense of urgency.

so they will always show themselves higher than you - pulis, macc, custom officer, then you takut, good! now proceed to need to follow every instruction set by them - transfer money right now, right away. what do you do? of course listen to them. see how you suddenly become a prey without you realizing it.

PSA don't wish to see more people get scammed.