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JohnW150496
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February 19, 2024

Identity Theft, Imposter Scams, Unemployment Scams, more…

  • February 19, 2024
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------Identity Theft, Imposter Scams, Unemployment Scams, more…

-----On Scams and Frauds - US Government website



---- Google "USA Gov + On Scams and Frauds"

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    nctarheel
    nctarheel
    Community Champion ⭐
    February 19, 2024

    There is so much media attention to frauds and scams now that if someone falls for a scam, it is their own fault. Judging from accents, hold music, hold messaging, and many other similarities, I have determined that almost all scam calls come from the same country. I jerk them around, use a few words in their native language that are offensive, and generally, waste their time.

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      JohnW150496Author
      Conversationalist ⭐⭐
      February 27, 2024

      ---- Well, it sounds like you have a handle on scams and are well informed.

      ---there are other folks who do not have a good handle on scams and are not well informed.

      ---And that can be for very legitimate reasons, rather than them not being responsible.

      ---Seniors, disabled folks and on...

      About oh, maybe 7 years ago, when my mother was 90, she was approached by a major charity.  She used to give them a $50 donation per year.  Some scammer got hold of her and pressured her into giving $10,000, not $50.

      ----Luckily we caught this before the $10,000 was sent and lost.

      ---- My purpose in posting this to maybe help protect another senior from losing large volumes of money that they need for their retirement...

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