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Are you on the hit list?

Laura14 — Fri, 14 Sep 2018 19:54:52 GMT

Behold the latest scam our local police department just put out as a warning.

Someone may be trying to assasinate you. Obviously the police hope you'll call 911 before paying your assassin off but it's up to you.

A few days ago we were all being put in jail now we're all going to be bumped off. Behold your funny for the day.

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Krimpette — Fri, 14 Sep 2018 19:56:35 GMT

The scams just never end!!!!!!

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chickenbutt — Fri, 14 Sep 2018 19:57:57 GMT

Good grief! It just never ends, does it?

I really really wish they could get a handle on all these fake calls and put a stop to it. I'm probably pretty ignorant on it, but it seems to me that it wouldn't be that difficult to accomplish.

Fortunately, I can keep my cell phone on 'do not disturb' with rules that only people in my contact list can get through, whether for calls or messages. I find that option extremely valuable.

On the landline, however, the best we can do is nomorobo and/or our carrier having some options to stop some of it. The aggravating thing is that it seems like nothing can stop all of it.

This thing with putting fake numbers/names on the caller ID is just beyond and there definitely should be a way to stop that.

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Bird mama — Fri, 14 Sep 2018 20:00:31 GMT

@Laura14

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ValuSkr — Fri, 14 Sep 2018 20:01:34 GMT

It does seem like "spoofing" should be against the law. But I don't think it is.

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grandma2pkmh — Fri, 14 Sep 2018 20:03:43 GMT

@Laura14 Stupid, stupid, stupid. I sincerely hope no one has fallen for this and it is only a warning to people.

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Preds — Fri, 14 Sep 2018 20:06:16 GMT

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Laura14 — Fri, 14 Sep 2018 20:07:22 GMT

@grandma2pkmh According to the police, it's just a warning. Apparently no one has an angry ex and paid them off yet.

@Preds LOL!!

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Bird mama — Fri, 14 Sep 2018 20:07:42 GMT

@Preds Gurl, get outta my head. I would text back, I'm waiting.........

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SeaMaiden — Fri, 14 Sep 2018 20:09:20 GMT

I received one of these in an email a year ago. Even though I knew it was a scam....when it said that they were following me....watching me.... it creeped me out! For days I felt scared out walking my dogs....

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Laura14 — Fri, 14 Sep 2018 20:09:37 GMT

@Bird mama ROFLMAO!! That's brilliant!

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GAQShopr53 — Fri, 14 Sep 2018 20:09:39 GMT

Ohh My My...Really in my Joe Kenda voice...when will it stop!

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Laura14 — Fri, 14 Sep 2018 20:11:20 GMT

Did you answer your texts today?

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CANDLEQUEEN — Fri, 14 Sep 2018 20:17:06 GMT

Unbelieveable! I finally got the IRS call last week, boy they really make them sound believable, don't they? I didn't even bother listening to the whole thing....

These scams are crazy!!!

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this is my nic — Fri, 14 Sep 2018 20:18:06 GMT

Yes, I have been spoofed!

I didn't know that term existed until a few weeks ago. I do not answer my phone if it's an unfamiliar name or number on caller ID. Imagine my surprise when the phone rang and my name and number appeared! I had to answer to see what I wanted!

It was a recording claiming to be from Microsoft and alerting me to a problem! I don't work for Microsoft and have no idea what the problem might be! LOL! So, I called our state AG's office and was told my phone number had been spoofed. Unfortunately, there is little that can be done other than to change my phone number. I blocked my number so I or Microsoft can't call!

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NicksmomESQ — Fri, 14 Sep 2018 20:29:13 GMT

I’m at the point where I don’t answer my phone anymore.I let it go to voicemail .Any unfamiliar crazy texts get deleted ASAP.

Gee remember the days when the phone rang & someone you knew was on the other end? Now my phone rings several times a day & it’s rarely anyone I know!!

I feel bad for all the lonely gullible people out there!!

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Laura14 — Fri, 14 Sep 2018 20:30:06 GMT

@this is my nic Well how dare you do that to your yourself! LOL

Actually that's not funny. It make me angry that these people can't find something better to do with their time than inconvenience the rest of us.

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Laura14 — Fri, 14 Sep 2018 20:35:26 GMT

I'm also angry at the amount requested. I am worth a heck of a lot more than $2000 USD.

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Robertak — Fri, 14 Sep 2018 20:48:13 GMT

I finally turned the ringer off on the house phone. Nomorobo is great but got sick of all the one rings all day and night until Nomorobo grabbed it. One number has called every day for 6 months now! Been tricked with spoofed caller ID many times, last week got one that showed US Courts in Tennessee. Didn't answer that one either! Got a couple that showed local business names. Life is better now that the ringer is turned off LOL. If its a real call they will leave a message I do check messages daily.

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happycat — Fri, 14 Sep 2018 20:57:48 GMT

@Laura14 wrote:
Behold the latest scam our local police department just put out as a warning.

Someone may be trying to assasinate you. Obviously the police hope you'll call 911 before paying your assassin off but it's up to you.

A few days ago we were all being put in jail now we're all going to be bumped off. Behold your funny for the day.

What nerve these people have.

My husband and I have decided next time we get one of these scammers, we will tell the people we will pay them the money, but only if they will meet us at our local wal mart.