Is This A Scam - Page 2

chickenbutt · ‎03-09-2010

I'm glad she asked you before she proceeded. Unfortunately, a lot of these scams are targeted at older people who might be more vulnerable and less technologically adept.

I'd probably tell her that she needs to be super cautious and, just by a rule of thumb, not believe ANYTHING OR ANYONE that she doesn't not already know, for 100%, is trustworthy.

circles · ‎03-10-2010

yes, its a scam...I received them in the past...sometimes the voice gets really nasty and threatening....I just listed to them and laugh...knowing full well I don't owe them...

rudy · ‎03-09-2010

SCAM

corita · ‎08-20-2012

Better yet, tell your mom not to answer phone call unless she knows who is calling! I have a phone that verbally tells me the calling number/name and also shows it on the screen. I never answer any phone call unless I know who is calling. If they want to get ahold of me then they can leave a message. I don't call back if name/number is unknown. I find that these scam calls never leave a message! Another hint I learned at a security session....never have your name on your phone message. Not a good idea for the caller to know your name --too many ways they can find your address and other info. I just have a message that says "Can't get to the phone right now, leave a message".

dooBdoo · ‎06-27-2010

Some of the scams are sophisticated, so question everything.

1--Don't answer if you don't recognize the caller ID or if it looks questionable (example: your own number calling you, businesses/agencies that don't make cold calls like Microsoft, Apple, the IRS, etc.).

2--If the caller leaves a message, contact the business/agency directly to find out if they generated the call. Do not use the contact info the message directs you to use.

3--Try Nomorobo, a free, safe service which will block most of these harmful, unwanted phone calls. (link goes to: https://www.nomorobo.com/)

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dobiesrule · ‎07-24-2014

I received a call on Sunday night, not usually the time when scammers call so I answered it. It was an automated call supposedly from my credit card company alerting me to possible fraud on my account. I was suspicious especially when it wanted me to enter personal information. I just waited on the line and did nothing and finally it gave me an 800 number to call along with a reference number. I did not call that number, but I did call the number on the back of the card. I was connected to the fraud department and yes there was suspicious activity on my card. They closed my account and sent me a new card, but the whole thing was very unsettling.

Nuttmeg · ‎03-09-2010

On 12/5/2014 dobiesrule said: I received a call on Sunday night, not usually the time when scammers call so I answered it. It was an automated call supposedly from my credit card company alerting me to possible fraud on my account. I was suspicious especially when it wanted me to enter personal information. I just waited on the line and did nothing and finally it gave me an 800 number to call along with a reference number. I did not call that number, but I did call the number on the back of the card. I was connected to the fraud department and yes there was suspicious activity on my card. They closed my account and sent me a new card, but the whole thing was very unsettling.

This kind of thing always is. Sometimes you wonder how, where did these people get my information from.

Jordan2 · ‎03-16-2010

On 12/5/2014 fthunt said:
IRS will NEVER call or email anybody. Another scam is a call from an older sounding man who says - "Seniors - you qualify blah blah for a medical emergency alert system" hang up immediately cuz they only want your personal info - ss number or bank/credit card data.

No this call is not from Life Line or other legit alert systems.

Funny you should mention this because my mother was getting calls for a medical alert bracelet and pain medication everyday, several times a day for a couple of weeks. On the recording it states her doctor has given the okay. I asked her doctor about this at her last appointment, he had no clue what I was talking about! My mother knows enough not to give out info, but I feel sorry for the seniors who aren't savvy enough.

GCR18 · ‎07-03-2013

As others have said, IRS does business via mail.

this is my nic · ‎03-30-2010

S C A M!!! These miserable people prey on the elderly because they think they're not that savvy about ""legal"" issues. I'm sure lots of folks got taken by this particular scam.