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[Cakers3]

I received a text this morning that my Netflix account has been suspended.

Ok.  That account isn't even in my name, nor does Netflix have my info.

Reported it and moved on.

[Alter Ego]

My sister answered my mother’s landline while I was out recently. Apparently she had never heard of these scams and took down all the information for me to call Amazon back about the laptop I bought.

It’s not always the “older” generation that fall for the scams. After all, you hear about them on the local news or reading news articles, etc. it’s the younger generation that does not do that - will never forget my co-worker’s teen daughter had someone in their home computer because someone called and said they had a virus (or whatever excuse they gave!!)

[SandySparkles]

They are becoming more devious! I received a text from "Amazon" today informing me that a delivery could not be delivered due to an incorrect address. I shop at Amazon A LOT and was almost tempted to check it out but, Amazon was actually Amazu.net., so that was a no-brainer. I did not even bother to check my account.😂😂😂... It pays to be hyper vigilant these days.😊

~~~All We Need Is Love💖

[millieshops]

@Kachina624   If I actually bought all the items the scmmers try to convince me I did, I would have a hard time feeding myself for a few months.

[bonnielu]

Never ends.  Got grandparent scam.  Young man said he was my grandson but made the assumption that I had more than one which I do.  He said, "Grandma do you know which grandson I am."  I wanted to play so I gave him a name. I also told him how proud of him I was and said I wanted him to repeat his first and last name for my pleasure.  That he did. He repeated his first name and his so called last name.  He used my last name.  Only problem I have four daughters and no way my daughters children use MY last name.  Heck he could not even pronounce it.  I let him talk and he said he accidentally used his cell phone while driving and hit the car in front of him. He needed BOND money and could I send it.  I played him until I got bored and then I told him he did not have a car, he did not share my last name and I thanked him for the entertainment and I HUNG UP.  I kept him on for an hour. I wonder who I saved by keeping him busy. LOL

[elated]

I keep getting invoices that state I bought something. The amounts are always very high and make no sense. I check my account and make sure it hasn't been compromised. My bank is very diligent in notifying me if something is wrong.. Don't these scammers have better things to do with their time. It is very important that one remain alert at all times.

I am 76 years old and very aware of scammers.

[qvcaddition]

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@Love my grandkids wrote:

It was bound to happen. Today I got a scam/phishing text telling me my package couldn't be delivered as they don't have my correct address and I should *click on the link and fill out your information" LOL As if.

I'm 74 closer to 75 and am smarter than these crooks. Blocked it and deleted. Not today you creeps, not today!

They target me everyday. I got what you just got.

Two days ago my so call grand son called from jail.  Wanted me to call his attorney and gave me the number.  I played along.  I didn,t call number, and five minutes later, the attorney called me.  Well, that person got a piece of my mind and before I could finish, they hung up on me.  

They think we seniors are stupid.   I do feel bad if they get one that has dementia.  Sadly, It might

Work.

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[hckynutjohn]

@On It 

Once in awhile I turn off my auto block on our landline. Feel like having them waste their time by being dumb, and say "eh, can't hear ya, speak up"! 

Nowadays however most are robo calls, at least 90% of them. Think they prefer to try their scams via emails. Send look alike Fedex/Amozon and hope you will open them.

That danged Alexander Graham Bell anyways!

hckynut 🇺🇸

[Imaoldhippie]

Of course they think we are all stupid why do you think they send you that type of email?  Lots and lots of folks fall for it, sad to say or they wouldnt do it.

[Skyegirl21]

I got an email from a friend of mine asking if I could do him a favor and purchase an Amazon gift card in his name for some lame reason.  Upon looking closer at the email address, it was his email name but not the correct domain. I didn't do it, and called him, and he was hacked-  Call to confirm any weird requests!!