Olde Hornet
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http://nypost.com/2017/01/27/beware-of-answering-with-this-one-word-in-new-phone-scam/
“Can you hear me?”
Police in several states are urging people to avoid answering this simple question from a phone number they do not know.
Authorities in Virginia say the question is aimed at getting unsuspecting victims to say “yes” — an answer the fraudster then records as a way to authorize charges on a phone, utility or credit card bill.
The scam is a variation of one that began late last year, according to law enforcement.
“Can you hear me?”
Police in several states are urging people to avoid answering this simple question from a phone number they do not know.
Authorities in Virginia say the question is aimed at getting unsuspecting victims to say “yes” — an answer the fraudster then records as a way to authorize charges on a phone, utility or credit card bill.
The scam is a variation of one that began late last year, according to law enforcement.
