I would recommend that you set your phone to not accept calls from numbers that are not in your Contacts. Then at best, some random caller can only leave a voice mail. Scammers generally don't have time for that and move on.
Legitimate callers will leave a message and you can return a call, if you want to. Scammers will rarely have a number for a return call. That leaves them open to more law enforcement risk.
Of course, this assumes that you are not using an old fashioned land-line.
Regardless of what type of phone(s) you use, enter the number into the do not call registry. It is a federal offense - extremely rarely enforced - for a caller to violate.
FYI, you can look up your contact info. It was illegally published, likely many times, months ago. Research how to do it. Then put a stop on all credit searches with all credit agencies. At the same time, have them remove all previous addresses.
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