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1. • • When you say yes, it lets the scammer know that your number is active and that you’re willing to answer calls (not to mention it’s also a pretty good, disarming tactic to keep you on the line). This allows the scammer to then sell your number to other telemarketers for a higher price.
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2. www.cbc.ca › news › canada'Can you hear me?': New phone scam tricks you into answering ...

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   Feb 7, 2017 · The scammers try to bait callers into answering "yes." Anti-fraud agencies say that simple acknowledgment can be used to make it sound as if you signed on for a purchase or service.

3. www.experian.com › what-is-say-yes-scamWhat is the “Say Yes” Scam? - Experian

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   Apr 28, 2024 · In a “say yes” scam, a caller poses a simple question in hopes of prompting you to respond with the word “yes.” This one-word answer then can lead to more calls from scammers or even credit or debit card fraud.

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5. cyberguy.com › beware-of-the-say-yes-phone-scamBeware of the 'say yes' phone scam - CyberGuy

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   Apr 15, 2024 · The ‘Say yes’ phone scam is a type of fraud where a person receives a call from an unknown number. If they answer it, the robocaller on the other end of the line will ask a question that prompts the victim to say “yes.”

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6. www.huffingtonpost.co.uk › entry › if-you-suspectIf You Suspect You Are On A Scam Call, Do NOT Say This 1 Word

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   Apr 12, 2024 · The nonprofit suggested that in a worst-case scenario, scammers may use a recording of you saying “yes” to authorise charges on your phone. This is known as a cramming scam, where a bad actor...

7. globalnews.ca › news › 3221328‘Can you hear me?’: Don’t say ‘Yes’ in new telephone scam

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   Feb 1, 2017 · If you refuse, the caller may produce your recorded ‘yes’ response to confirm your purchase agreement,” the BBB cautioned. READ MORE: Phone scam targets immigrants across Canada

8. 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 catches ...

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   What is a 'say yes' phone scam?

   • Here’s what you need to know to protect yourself. What is the ‘Say Yes’ phone scam? The ‘Say yes’ phone scam is a type of fraud where a person receives a call from an unknown number. If they answer it, the robocaller on the other end of the line will ask a question that prompts the victim to say “yes.”

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   Can you get scammed by saying 'yes' on the phone?

   • In a “say yes” scam, a caller poses a simple question in hopes of prompting you to respond with the word “yes.” This one-word answer then can lead to more calls from scammers or even credit or debit card fraud. Can You Get Scammed by Saying "Yes" on the Phone?

   What is the “Say Yes” Scam? - Experian

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   Is a 'Can you Hear Me' Call a scam?

   • A random “can you hear me?” question should be your first red flag that this unsolicited call could be a scam, said Kelly Richmond Pope, a professor of forensic accounting at DePaul University and the author of “ Fool Me Once: Scams, Stories, and Secrets From the Trillion-Dollar Fraud Industry.”

   'Can You Hear Me?' Phone Scam: Everything You Need To Know | HuffP…

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   What should you do if a scammer calls you?

   • Let the caller speak first. “If you do pick up the phone, always let the other person speak first. Don’t even say, ‘hello,’” suggests Bruemmer, who says most scammers use an auto dialer — an automated system that calls a bunch of random numbers at the same time and connects to a live person when someone answers the phone.

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   What happens if you refuse a phone call from a scam artist?

   • “If you answer, ‘Yes,’ there’s a possibility that the scam artist behind the phone call has recorded you and will use your agreement to sign you up for a product or service and then demand payment. If you refuse, the caller may produce your recorded ‘yes’ response to confirm your purchase agreement,” the BBB cautioned.

   ‘Can you hear me?’: Don’t say ‘Yes’ in new telephone scam

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   Is answering a call from an unknown number a scam?

   • However, it is important to be cautious when answering calls from unknown numbers and to be aware of the potential for this type of scam. You should also keep an eye on your bank and credit card statements and make sure that there aren’t any charges on there that you did not authorize.

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10. www.aarp.org › money › scams-fraudDo Not Answer the Phone from Unknown Numbers - AARP

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    Jul 8, 2024 · The FCC warns to not say ‘yes’ when talking to someone on an unknown phone number. Help avoid scams by not answering calls you don’t recognize.