Stop and verify
Hang up and contact the organization using a number from its official website, statement, or the back of your card. Do not use a number provided by the caller.
Payment red flags
Gift cards, cryptocurrency transfers, cash couriers, and demands to move money to a safe account are strong fraud indicators.
Protect verification codes
A legitimate representative should not ask you to read back a one-time password or verification code sent to your phone.
What to do next
Look up the number, review each data source separately, and avoid calling back if the behavior seems suspicious. You can also report the number to help other people.