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

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   Apr 28, 2024 · A "say yes" call might originate from an unknown number that appears to be from a local area code. The scammer typically pretends to be a representative of a legitimate financial institution, government agency or another organization. The scam might start by a call asking, "Can you hear me?"

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. 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.”. This could be something as simple as “Can you hear me?” or a more specific question like “Is this [your name ...

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5. 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 · 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 ...

6. clark.com › scams-rip-offs › can-you-hear-me-phoneWarning: If you get this phone call, do not answer ‘yes’

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   Mar 22, 2017 · The idea of this phone scam is aimed at getting people who answer the call to say the word ‘yes.’. It may not seem like a big deal at the time, but it’s what the criminals can do later with that recording that’s dangerous to you, your information and your identity. Once they have a recording on file of your voice saying ‘yes ...

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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 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 ...

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   Do scammers use your 'yes' answer?

   • Even if the scammer doesn't use your "yes" answer to attempt to sign you up for an unwanted service or product, your "yes" can still be valuable because just by answering you have proven that your phone number is active and that you will answer calls from unknown numbers.

   The truth about the 'Can you hear me?' scam - CNET

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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.”

   Beware of the 'say yes' phone scam - CyberGuy

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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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   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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   Can You Hear Me If a scammer asks you a 'yes'?

   • or "Can you hear me?" The point of these questions, it turns out, might be to get you to say, "Yes." According to some reports, your "yes" could then be used to sign you up for a service you didn't ask for and -- should you protest -- the scammer will then playback your verbal agreement to intimidate you.

   The truth about the 'Can you hear me?' scam - CNET

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   What is a phone scam?

   • The idea of this phone scam is aimed at getting people who answer the call to say the word ‘yes.’ It may not seem like a big deal at the time, but it’s what the criminals can do later with that recording that’s dangerous to you, your information and your identity.

   Warning: If you get this phone call, do not answer ‘yes’ - Clark.com

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9. www.cnet.com › tech › mobileThe truth about the 'Can you hear me?' scam - CNET

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   Feb 2, 2017 · Still, don't say 'yes' Even if the scammer doesn't use your "yes" answer to attempt to sign you up for an unwanted service or product, your "yes" can still be valuable because just by answering ...