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1. 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 ...

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

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   Apr 28, 2024 · By John Egan. Quick Answer. 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.

5. www.bitdefender.com › en-us › blogText scams: Why you shouldn’t answer ‘Hi, How Are You?’ text ...

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   Jun 17, 2024 · 1. Exposure of personal info. Scammers might attempt to extract sensitive information from you. 2. You become a target for more sophisticated attacks. Responding to an unsolicited text message tells scammers that your phone number is active, allowing them to target you with scams and phishing attempts. 3.

6. www.aarp.org › unknown-number-do-not-answerDo Not Answer the Phone from Unknown Numbers - AARP

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   Jul 8, 2024 · When the FCC issued its initial consumer alert about “can you hear me” scams in 2017, it was believed that scammers could potentially use a consumer’s recorded “yes” as a voice signature — a verbal agreement that could be played back on calls with banks or other service providers to authorize fraudulent charges by telephone. Thanks to multifactor authentication and other security ...

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7. 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 ...

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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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   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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   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' scam a scam?

   • Some 20 years later, callers are still asking folks on the other end of the line if they can hear them. But now it’s often scammers doing the asking, according to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), which has warned consumers about so-called “can you hear me” scams — also known as “say yes” scams.

   Do Not Answer the Phone from Unknown Numbers - AARP

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   What happens if a phone call is a scam?

   • In theory, the scammer can later use the recording for nefarious purposes. Sometimes, the call ends immediately and abruptly. Other times, it’s transferred to a live person who continues the conversation in an attempt to extract personal information that they can use for identity theft.

   Do Not Answer the Phone from Unknown Numbers - AARP

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   Can you get scammed if you answer a question?

   • It may be hard to believe, but you can get scammed by responding with the word "yes" to a question that a caller asks. Here's how this scam might work: A "say yes" call might originate from an unknown number that appears to be from a local area code.

   What is the “Say Yes” Scam? - Experian

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9. 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 ...