EXPLAINERWhat is a Lead-Generation / Survey Spam?

Lead-generation and survey spam calls are designed to collect your personal information under the guise of conducting a survey or offering a prize. These calls often ask seemingly harmless questions but use your responses to build marketing profiles or sell your information to third parties.

WATCH FORWarning signs

• Caller claims you've won a prize or are eligible for a special offer
• Asks for personal information like name, address, or email
• Requests you answer a "quick survey"
• Offers to verify your information
• Asks you to press a number to continue
• Vague about who they represent or what company they work for

PROTECTHow to protect yourself

• Never provide personal information during unsolicited calls
• Be suspicious of "free" offers that require your information
• Hang up immediately if the caller becomes pushy
• Verify any legitimate surveys through official company websites
• Report suspicious survey calls to the FTC