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1. www.bbb.org › article › scamsBBB Scam Alert: The "Can you hear me?" phone scam is still ...

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   Mar 8, 2024 · If someone from an unfamiliar number calls and asks, “Can you hear me?” or “Is this [your name]?” do NOT answer “Yes.”. Just hang up. Scammers change their tactics as the public ...

2. www.cbc.ca › news › canada'Can you hear me?': New phone scam tricks you into answering ...

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   Feb 7, 2017 · A new scam relies on your voice to answer a simple question: "Can you hear me now"? The scammers try to bait callers into answering "yes." Anti-fraud agencies say that simple acknowledgment can be ...

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4. www.huffpost.com › entry › can-you-hear-me-scam_l'Can You Hear Me?' Phone Scam: Everything You Need To Know ...

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   Apr 12, 2024 · Here’s how the scam works. A stranger will start the call asking, “Can you hear me?” to get you to respond “yes.”. They may keep you on the line by pretending to be a government official or a bank representative, but often they hang up shortly after you confirm that you are listening. That’s because their goal is to get you to say ...

5. www.snopes.com › fact-check › can-you-hear-me-scam'Can You Hear Me?' Scam Warning - Snopes.com

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   Jan 27, 2017 · The "can you hear me" con is actually a variation on earlier scams aimed at getting the victim to say the word "yes" in a phone conversation. That affirmative response is recorded by the fraudster ...

6. www.wcpo.com › money › consumerBeware: The 'say yes' or 'can you hear me?' phone scam is back

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   Aug 3, 2023 · The Better Business Bureau warns that the "say yes" phone scam is back, where callers try to get you to answer with the word yes., A phone scam we first saw almost a decade ago is making a big ...

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7. www.verifythis.com › article › news‘Can you hear me?’ phone calls can set you up to be spammed ...

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   Sep 14, 2023 · Robocallers and spam callers do try to get people to respond over the phone, and commonly use yes-or-no questions like “Can you hear me?” to do so. These calls can be used to confirm that your number is active so future telemarketers or scammers can call you. “By responding ‘yes,’ people notify robocallers that their number is an ...

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   What is a 'Can you hear me' scam?

   • The "can you hear me" con is actually a variation on earlier scams aimed at getting the victim to say the word "yes" in a phone conversation. That affirmative response is recorded by the fraudster and used to authorize unwanted charges on a phone or utility bill or on a purloined credit card.

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   What if I get a 'Can you Hear Me' call from scammers?

   • “If you’ve already added your phone number to the Do Not Call Registry and are still getting a lot of unwanted calls, odds are the calls are from scammers,” the FTC says. If you receive a “Can you hear me?” call, you should report it to the FTC, even if you’re not on the Do Not Call Registry.

   Yes, scammers call people and ask ‘Can you hear me?’

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   Why do scammers ask 'Can you Hear Me'?

   • Asking 'can you hear me?' is aimed at getting the victim to say 'yes.' The response is recorded by the scammer and then used to authorize unwanted charges on phone or utility bills or credit cards. Consumer protection experts say it may be rude, but if you get a 'can you hear me' call, the right response is to just hang up.

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   Where can I report a 'Can you Hear Me Now' scam?

   • Incidents can also be reported directly to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre. The Canadian anti-fraud unit is checking out a new scam that is making the rounds in Alberta, B.C., and parts of Ontario. The "can you hear me now?" scam is relatively new and information is currently being gathered on it.

   Latest phone scam draws attention of Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre

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   How do scammers know if you answered a call?

   • Once you’ve responded to a question, scammers know that you’re willing to answer a call from an unknown number and you won’t hang up as soon as they hear a stranger’s voice. Can scammers record your voice and use your “yes” answer to authorize fraudulent purchases? There is no evidence that scammers can do this.

   Yes, scammers call people and ask ‘Can you hear me?’

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   Can a company call you if you've been a scammer?

   • Companies can still call you if you’ve recently done business with them or you’ve given them written permission to call you. “If you’ve already added your phone number to the Do Not Call Registry and are still getting a lot of unwanted calls, odds are the calls are from scammers,” the FTC says.

   Yes, scammers call people and ask ‘Can you hear me?’

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9. www.cbc.ca › news › canadaLatest phone scam draws attention of Canadian Anti-Fraud ...

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   Feb 9, 2017 · The Canadian anti-fraud unit is checking out a new scam that is making the rounds in Alberta, B.C., and parts of Ontario. The "can you hear me now?" scam is relatively new and information is ...