Im learning that way too many of you have no regard for your own safety or the safety of your data and also that you would be found by bailifs in a day
No but really, pro tip. If you never ever respond to your name until you know who is on the phone, then anyone chasing debts cannot confirm that you are at that number.
Caller: “hello, can I speak to [name] / am I speaking with [name]?”
You: “I’d like to know who’s calling / who am I speaking with?”
Caller “this is [caller]”
You: “why do you need to speak with [name]?”
Don’t give them ANY information about you til you know who they are and why they’re calling. Even if you’re not in any financial trouble or have any debts this is real good practice
oooh this is good
Same with if they come to your door. I was served papers once, and the guy at the door was like, “Are you so and so?” and immediately slapped the papers into my arms the second I said yes.