NEW SCAM + 5 Common Phone Scams to Watch Out For

Watch Out for these common phone scams so you don't get tricked!

There are lots of scams you need to watch out for, but I thought I would go over some common ones, including a brand new scam known as the "can you hear me" scam. It involves the scammer recording you saying Yes so they can use it later to charge you bogus fees. I also discuss other scams such as the call forwarding scam, the windows tech support scam, and others. Plus how to avoid scams in general.

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[Leti]

Scammer: "can you hear me?"
Me:
Scammer: "can you hear me?"
Me:

[Ghosty]

This is why I never answer the phone if I don't know who it is... If it's important, they'll leave a message.

[thatgirl]

My all-time favorite is the one where the "IRS" calls you and demands you pay the taxes you owe via iTunes gift cards.

[alfonsobenitez]

Good job Joe. These scammers take advantage of the elders, i am 69 and few years they called me that they were going to turn off my electricity cause i was behind. You sure deserve a thumps up. You got it.

[merrymessenger]

If you can, for starters...don't answer calls from ph numbers you don't recognize. Your friends /family will leave you voice mail or text you. Then block the numbers for any future calls. Do not answer any calls that show unknown # or no caller ID. Hope this helps.

[raccoondon]

I got a few of those “yes” scam calls. One time when I got the call he asked if I could hear him. Knowing it was a scam I immediately answered “NO” 😂😂. He then immediately hung up on me. 😂😂😂🎉🎉🎉👍👍👍

[Jennak]

Remember to be extra careful when you are stressed or sick or running on empty. We all get thousands of scam calls but it only takes one to loose it all. Be safe people.

[richardmerriam]

"Can you hear me okay?" "No, I'm stone deaf." Heard about this one years ago.

[MiaMore.]

Also keep in mind the IRS will never ask you to go to a Target, 7-Eleven, Walgreens Etc to buy a card to send them payment. That makes no sense at all

[izzabellaalmansuri]

Please keep us up to date on the latest scams. Thank you so much! I will be sharing this vid with all my elderly family member as they seem to be the target of most scams.

[somehowwecontinue]

Scammer: "can you hear me?"
Me: "no"

[dianasoper]

Too many scammers. They need to be prosecuted.

[cosmicflowstudio]

I'm so angry that people use others in this Thank you for spreading the knowledge, I needed this info!

[michaelpatton]

Remember everyone, it is perfectly legal to NOT ANSWER YOUR PHONE when it rings! As many have stated, in this thread along with thousands of others, if you do not recognize the name, or it lists no info on who is calling, you are not required, or obliged to answer the phone. Also, as stated, if it is important, they will call you back, or find another way to contact you. If by chance you do happen to answer, end the call immediately! Power to the people!

[jackiefilakosky]

Thank you. My elderly parents get this junk all of the time. Its like they are targets. What a sick thing to do.

[gforce]

I love going along with these calls and trying not to say 'Yes' to any questions they ask. Great fun to be had. They actually get annoyed with me.

[mikegallegos]

I you do not recognize the number or the caller ID, don't answer.

[mamaboocee]

Scammer : "can you hear me?"
Me: "who's calling?"
Scammer: "can you hear me?"
Me: "who's on first."
Scammer: "what?"
Me: "no, he's on second"
Scammer: "who?"
Me: "first base! You remembered!"
Scammer: "remembered what?"
Me: "what's on second."
Scammer: "I don't know..."
Me: "he's the guy on third!"
Scammer: "@#$%&!*&" abruptly hangs up.
Me: " some people just have NO sense of humor!"

[WindowsR]

I had the star code thing. I think mine was something along the lines of the “can only call once”. I told them, “well, tough luck my friend” and went back to playing my game.

[Yemto]

"Can you hear me?"
"I hear you"
"D:"