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"Can You Hear Me" scam. Scammers are recording your "Yes" for a reason!

Article by SCF. Filed Under: Fraud Calls

You pick up call from an otherwise unknown number, the voice on the line asks 'can you hear me?' and when you answer 'yes' they start recording.

They can use that 'yes' to authorize future charges by splicing the audio onto other questions and sign them up for services that can show up on their phone bill or credit cards. For example the "Yes"  can be fraudulently used to switch your utility supplier  without your permission

The Federal Communications Commission has alered consumers about this scam which records their voice and signs them up for costly services.

FCC advises as follows:

  • Don’t answer calls from unknown numbers. Let them go to voicemail.
  • If you answer and the caller asks you to hit a button to stop receiving calls, just hang up. Scammers often use these tricks to identify, and then target, live respondents.
  • If you receive a scam call, write down the number and file a complaint with the FCC so that the agency can help identify and take appropriate action to help other consumers.
  • Ask you phone service provider if it offers a robocall blocking service. If it doesn’t, encourage it to offer one. Consumers can also visit the FCC’s website  for information and resources on currently available robocall blocking tools.
  • Consider registering all of your phone numbers in the National Do Not Call Registry 

 


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