One-Ring Scam is a telephone fraud scheme where scammers place brief, single-ring calls to potential victims, enticing them to call back numbers that charge premium rates or lead to fraud attempts.
Tactics Used
- Missed calls
- International numbers
- Late night calls
- Multiple attempts
- Area code spoofing
Common Patterns
- Single ring
- Unknown numbers
- International prefixes
- Urgent timing
- Mass targeting
Warning Signs
- Unknown callers
- International numbers
- Brief rings
- Multiple attempts
- Odd hours
Prevention Methods
- Number verification
- Call blocking
- Awareness training
- Provider alerts
- Contact validation
Best Practices
- Ignore unknown calls
- Research numbers
- Block suspicious calls
- Report incidents
- Provider notification
One-Ring Scams exploit curiosity and urgency to generate unauthorized premium charges.