03/28/2024
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A new scam is making the rounds and it could have very serious consequences for its victims. This is a variation of other scams that attempt to trick the caller into saying “yes” on the telephone. Police are advising people to simply hang up rather than answer the question.

The way the scam works is the caller will ask the victim “Can you hear me?” and when the caller says “Yes” their voice is recorded and used to create charges to utility bills, credit card bills and phone bills.

According to the Better Business Bureau, other variations of the scam use such questions as, “Are you the lady of the house?” or “Are you the homeowner?”  They advise to not answer the question and hang up.

The NC Attorney General offers some tips to protect yourself from this cam. To learn more, click here.

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