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Yep my mom got caught on one of these - paying to "save a vulnerable puppy" only for the dog to "have a medical crises during transport", etc. If you have a lo
by vorpalhex 2y ago
Yep my mom got caught on one of these - paying to "save a vulnerable puppy" only for the dog to "have a medical crises during transport", etc.
If you have a loved one who is vulnerable:
+ Make it clear there is no shame in falling victim or seeking help
+ Teach them to "hang up and call back" anytime someone calls them and asks for money or passwords, personal data, etc. (This just saved her from a bank card scam)
Currently my worry is AI voice impersonation because my mom genuinely doesn't believe that AI can clone a voice. My plan is to have JFK call her and give her an impassioned speech about being aware of scams.
- ashoeafoot 2y agoor vote for a bloody tytant who promises to lay the torch to a world order that seems unwilling and unable to do anything against this lawlessness? At some point in the decline still being libertarian is like handing out fliers for dictators.
- whatshisface 2y agoA tyrant is someone who treats you like a criminal. You're just asking for leadership.
- AbortedLaunch 2y agoHang up and call back may not save you on some landline systems, where scammers are able to keep a connection open when the other party hangs up.
- loa_in_ 2y agoCan you elaborate? How can caller influence my landline connection?
- bigfatkitten 2y agoThey can't, unless they're physically down the street from you with a buttinski plugged into a junction box. That post was nonsense.