Michigan Residents Urged to Block These 5 Dangerous Calls

We live in a world where answering your phone is as dangerous as opening a shady email. Whether it’s an unknown number calling or texting you, the risks are real, and the scammers are getting smarter and more vicious.

While most Michigan residents are getting better at not picking up unknown calls, some people still fall victim to these scams—and it can hit hard.

How many times have you been sitting there, minding your own business, when suddenly you get a text saying, "We missed a delivery attempt for you"? While most people would catch that this is a scam, it looks legit and some might feel the urge to call the number back or click the link. But trust me—don’t.

That's just one example of the many ways scammers try to trick you.

BeenVerified Scam Call Monitor put together a list of the most dangerous numbers you should block ASAP to avoid getting caught up in these tricky scams. These scams are downright dirty.

• Wells Fargo Scam Alert - (865) 630-4266
  Did you get a text saying your Wells Fargo account is "temporarily locked"? Don’t worry, it's not. These dirtbag scammers love to use urgent messages to get you to call back. Always double-check with your bank directly if you think something’s off.
• Failed Delivery Scam - (469) 709-7630
  “We missed a delivery attempt for you.” Looks legit, right? But nope, it’s just a scam trying to get you to call back and hand over personal info. Many times this also comes in the form of a text or email.
• Publisher's Clearing House (or Maybe Not) - (805) 637-7243
  This number has been used to convince people they’ve won huge prizes—only to end up losing a whole lot more. Publisher's Clearing House is still a thing? This scam must be targeted to the older generation.
• Bank Account Frozen? - (858) 605-9622
  This one claims your bank account is “on hold” for security reasons. Don’t get tricked. Banks NEVER ask for personal info through text. If something feels off, trust your gut.
• Debit Card Alert - (863) 532-7969
  A text saying your debit card is frozen because of a “security breach”? Scammers are trying to scare you into reacting too quickly. At first glance, it's hard not to freak out and overreact. Just take a deep breath and call your bank directly if you get something like this.

These aren't the only scams out there, but they're definitely the ones that we see the most. You can see BeenVerified's list of 12 numbers to avoid on their website.