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1. • • To prevent being lured into a "say yes" scam, don't answer calls from phone numbers that you don't recognize and don't give out personal or financial information to someone you don't know. And in case your identity ends up being stolen in a "say yes" scam, consider signing up for Experian's free credit monitoring service.
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     What is the “Say Yes” Scam? - Experian

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.

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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 · It could be the ‘Say Yes’ phone scam trying to record your response. Don’t worry, though; just avoid saying “yes” and use our tips to stay safe from robocall scams in the future. Remember, protecting yourself is the key.

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5. 13wham.com › news › top-storiesWhat to do if you've been targeted by the "yes" phone scam

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   Mar 29, 2017 · There are steps you can take if you were targeted by the "yes" phone scam. TOPICS: identity theft. It's the phone scam that could make you a target as soon as you pick up the phone, and the...

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 · A phone scam we first saw almost a decade ago is making a big comeback. That's according to the Better Business Bureau, which has just issued an alert about what is known as the "say yes" scam.

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7. 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.

8. People also ask

   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 the'say Yes' phone scam coming back?

   • 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 comeback. That's according to the Better Business Bureau, which has just issued an alert about what is known as the "say yes" scam.

   Beware: The 'say yes' or 'can you hear me?' phone scam is back

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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'say Yes' Phone Scam making a comeback?

   • A phone scam we first saw almost a decade ago is making a big comeback. That's according to the Better Business Bureau, which has just issued an alert about what is known as the "say yes" scam. The BBB says scammers may call you and claim there is a problem with the phone connection.

   Beware: The 'say yes' or 'can you hear me?' phone scam is back

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

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   Feb 2, 2017 · 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...