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Fraud Identity/Theft Concerns - "Yes" Phone Calls

Posted on 5/24/17 at 3:41 pm
Posted by GeauxColonels
Tottenham Fan | LSU Fan
Member since Oct 2009
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Posted on 5/24/17 at 3:41 pm
Most of us have probably heard of the scams involving robo-calls and fraud calls basically aiming to get you to respond "yes" as they record your voice. Well, I fell victim to that today at work. In my job, I get calls from all over the country so it isn't uncommon for me to get a call from an area code with which I'm not familiar. It's also not uncommon for those individuals to have heavy accents. I got a call today on my desk phone here at work, I picked it up and they said my name.....I responded with "yes." They hung up promptly.

Had this call come through on my work cell or personal cell, I wouldn't have even answered the damn call. What do I need to do other than keep a very close eye on all of my accounts? I use the "CreditWise" service from Capital One which does inform you if any accounts are opened under your name. Anything else I can do/need to do?
Posted by Mingo Was His NameO
Brooklyn
Member since Mar 2016
25455 posts
Posted on 5/24/17 at 3:55 pm to
I would start by saying "this is him" or "how may I help you."

Seriously though, that sucks. Make sure to monitor your accounts for any suspicious activity.
Posted by txbd
Valhalla
Member since Jan 2014
2237 posts
Posted on 5/24/17 at 4:07 pm to
I have this happen all the time. My go-to response is "Penis"
Posted by LSUAlum2001
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Member since Aug 2003
47138 posts
Posted on 5/24/17 at 9:08 pm to
One called a while back and started asking questions before stating anything..

Me: Before we go any further, what is this call regarding.

Them: This is a personal matter.

Me: CLICK

This post was edited on 5/24/17 at 9:09 pm
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