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

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   Feb 2, 2017 · You've probably gotten the call. It starts with a question like, "Are you a homeowner?" or "Can you hear me?" The point of these questions, it turns out, might be to get you to say, "Yes ...

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

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   Mar 8, 2024 · The “Can You Hear Me?” scam is still around and is targeting consumers. Learn how the scam works and how to avoid these phone call scams.

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4. 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 ...

5. www.huffingtonpost.co.uk › entry › if-you-suspect'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 ...

6. 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 ...

7. www.usatoday.com › story › moneyDon't say yes when caller asks 'Can you hear me now?' - USA TODAY

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   Apr 11, 2024 · The "Can you hear me" scam has been targeting consumers for quite a few years. It's unclear exactly how the scam might play out, but consumer advocates, including the Better Business Bureau, say ...

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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 receive a 'Can you hear me' scam call?

   • The "Can you hear me?" scam calls are increasing yearly. So, knowing what they are and how to protect yourself from them is essential. You can report any scam calls you receive to your local law enforcement agency or the Federal Trade Commission.

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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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   How does a phone scam work?

   • telephone scam. According to those reports, the scam begins with an unsolicited phone call to the putative mark. After the caller makes contact they ask the recipient "Can you hear me?" to elicit a response of "yes," and a potential onslaught of unauthorized charges ensues. On 26 January 2017, CBS News reported the workings of the scam thusly:

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   Are scammers trying to get you to say 'yes'?

   • It's likely the scammers are trying to get you to say "yes" or record your voice, which can then be used or edited to make it seem like you authorized something that you didn't, according to a scam alert from the BBB.

   Don't say yes when caller asks 'Can you hear me now?' - USA TODAY

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   What happens if a caller says 'Can you Hear Me'?

   • Usually, the caller will hang up immediately after you respond to the question "Can you hear me?," the alert said. However, some consumers report that the calls can also be about banking, vacation packages, warranties and Medicare cards, the BBB said.

   Don't say yes when caller asks 'Can you hear me now?' - USA TODAY

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9. www.communityphone.org › blogs › can-you-hear-me-scamHow A 'Can You Hear Me?' Scam Works And How To Avoid It

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   2. Manually Block the Spam Number from Your iPhone. You can block scam calls manually on your iPhone by following these steps: Open the Phone App. Tap > Recent. Locate the number you want to block. Tap the info icon. Scroll to the bottom. Tap block this caller.