Beware of calls that claim a legal issue and push you to dial back 877‑764‑5756. These messages often masquerade as a law firm in Tampa or reference a city like Ohio or Washington, but they have no legitimate case to discuss. Do not share personal or financial details, and hang up immediately. Block the number and report it to the FTC or your state consumer protection agency. If you’re ever unsure, contact any actual attorney or organization directly using a known number. Staying skeptical and keeping records of suspicious calls can help prevent future scams.
A similar experience occurred with a call from a Liberty Lake, WA number, asking to call back a different number, which was clearly a scam and was blocked.
A call was received from Curtice, Ohio, with a request to call back this 877 number and reference a provided number, supposedly regarding a legal matter, but after calling the number, it seemed to be a law firm in Tampa, FL, and I currently have no ongoing legal issues, making the call suspicious
