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An old tried and true phone scam being tried
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October 14, 2017 |
There's is apparently an old scam rearing its
ugly head once again as the unscrupulous are
tired of working at all and are trying dusty old
ways to separate you from your money. A local
resident reported that the very sincere sounding
caller tried to pull the scam on her, and she
wants to warn others.
This scam comes to you via telephone, and if you
don't answer, the caller will even leave a
message. Answer now or call back later, you'll
be told that a computer business has closed and
that you have a refund coming.
That will perk up many an ear, but the next
phrase, that you have to go to your computer
while he guides you through what you need to do
to claim your refund should slam them both shut
and sound loud and strident alarms!
You will not be guided to a refund, you'll be
giving him the access and information he needs
to rob you blind!
If you get such a call, hang up. If you get such
a message on your answering machine, don't
return the call.
While you can report the number to police, it is
likely fake and the caller could be on the other
side of the world, so there is typically little
if anything law enforcement can do, even if you
do fall for the scam and lose money. |
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