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Amazon Scam

JeanLouiseFinch — Sat, 23 Apr 2022 00:45:29 GMT

I just got three calls in a row, saying it was Amazon, calling for authorization on a charge of $999 for an iPhone. Instructions are to press one number to authorize or another to deny. This is a scam. Amazon will never call you. Do not reply in any fashion, not even to deny the authorization. Just hang up.

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Love my grandkids — Sat, 23 Apr 2022 01:13:02 GMT

@JeanLouiseFinch I heard about this one a few years ago. I am smarter than the crooks.

At one time there was a lot of news coverage warning people to NEVER press any key in a scam call because you have no idea what could happen.

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Still Raining — Sat, 23 Apr 2022 01:13:09 GMT

I got a message, not a call, from MadamBoomBoom yesterday, call for a good time 😜

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Love my grandkids — Sat, 23 Apr 2022 01:21:21 GMT

@Still Raining LOL! So were you up for a "good time" ? too funny

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PINKdogWOOD — Sat, 23 Apr 2022 11:16:56 GMT

These calls are SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO annoying. I get these all the time with a number of noted other scam calls for all sorts of stuff. It is amazing.

NO, the big "A" store will never call you just for fun. Just hang up, do not even entertain these robo calls.

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Gabidog — Sat, 23 Apr 2022 11:42:23 GMT

There are scam Amazon websites as well...must be very careful these days when it feels like so many are out to hurt or annoy others. I no longer answer my phone unless it is a known person. Leave a message and I will either return a call or delete. Too many...Hello, this is Richard. I have important information about your....whatever! At 73 I do not want the nonsense.

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Judaline — Sat, 23 Apr 2022 12:16:57 GMT

@JeanLouiseFinch wrote:
I just got three calls in a row, saying it was Amazon, calling for authorization on a charge of $999 for an iPhone. Instructions are to press one number to authorize or another to deny. This is a scam. Amazon will never call you. Do not reply in any fashion, not even to deny the authorization. Just hang up.

Yeah, that's the same amount they told me was charged to my account. I always have to say something smart to the recording. Like, 'really? No way. I'll be darned. And I don't even have an Amazon account.' Just makes me feel better.

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KCDiva — Sat, 23 Apr 2022 12:34:24 GMT

@JeanLouiseFinch I've gotten that call twice. The first time I was on vacation and it scared me. I called Amazon and they said it was not true. Now I ignore them and hang up. I get so many random and scam calls. If I get another call from someone wanting to buy my property I am going to sell it which won't be good because I rent. LOL

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phoenixbrd — Sat, 23 Apr 2022 12:55:15 GMT

Best not to EVER reply to those calls. If you do, the scammer has just won. You will be put on the "live" list because you responded (they don't care what you say), your number will be sold as a Live line and the calls will increase. Don't support the scammers by responding.

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gidgetgh — Sat, 23 Apr 2022 13:52:24 GMT

Just. Don't. Answer. the. Phone.

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Spurt — Sat, 23 Apr 2022 15:02:07 GMT

I'll tell you I hated to do it, I liked my Landline because in emergencies when the power went out I could still call out (I used to keep an old style phone in the closet for these situations) ......BUT I got so darn tired of all the robocalls, spam calls, and fraud calls (I never answered these calls and would let my answering machine screen all calls but still the phone rang from early in the morning until late at night) -----I FINALLY got rid of my Landline and never looked back...PEACE AND QUIET......

I dont get any "nuisance calls" on my cell phone, I think Ive gotten 2 suspicious text in the last 3 years, I blocked them and never heard from them again!

I do occasionally get a suspicious email, but a quick call to the company number from their website for clarification and reporting purposes takes care of those....

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songbird — Sun, 24 Apr 2022 09:55:57 GMT

I received the same $999.00 account. I hung up when they got to the 9 figure.

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Texasmouse — Sun, 24 Apr 2022 12:52:53 GMT

@gidgetgh wrote:
Just. Don't. Answer. the. Phone.

@gidgetgh exactly. If I don't recognize the number, I don't answer. If it's legit and someone is really trying to get a hold of me, they'll leave a voicemail.

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goldensrbest — Sun, 24 Apr 2022 13:10:00 GMT

@gidgetgh wrote:
Just. Don't. Answer. the. Phone.

Agree,why answer!!!!

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Judaline — Sun, 24 Apr 2022 14:28:37 GMT

@gidgetgh wrote:
Just. Don't. Answer. the. Phone.

All the scammers use my area code. I don't know my kids' kids (There are too many!) phone numbers so I answer in case.

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Still Raining — Mon, 25 Apr 2022 01:25:43 GMT

@Love my grandkids wrote:
@Still Raining LOL! So were you up for a "good time" ? too funny

After due consideration, I decided to wait for Senor BB to call. As if!!!!