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Claire's avatar

I don’t know if would help to enable the “Silence Unknown Callers” on your phone so that they have to leave a voicemail message before they can talk to you. That at least gives you time to consider and research what the caller is asking you to do.

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Feb 8, 2024
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Claire's avatar

OK, that’s REALLY scary.

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Claire's avatar

@jo Brewer Thanks for sharing your story. That is very brave of you in so many ways. I’m glad the bulk of your savings is protected.

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Andre Stepankowsky's avatar

Jo was indeed brave to share her story, which I hope saves others far more than she lost. We need tougher penalties for these scammers.

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Feb 6, 2024
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Andre Stepankowsky's avatar

I’m so glad you listened to your gut. The mandate for secrecy is one of the sure-fire signs of a scam.

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Claire's avatar

Elyssa, I’m glad you got away just in the nick of time. What a scary story.

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