“The person on the other line sounded like a young woman,” Teresa told ABC News. “She was giggling and she said: ‘Oh, I didn’t expect you to pick up! Can you hear me?’” Thomas said. “Which, of course, if someone asks if you can hear them, I said the logical thing and I said ‘Yes.’ And she proceeded to talk.”
In worst case scenarios, the scammers can access personal bank account information.
Authorities are warning about this new scam and have suggest the following tips to help protect yourself:
• Do not answer when a number you do not recognize calls. If the call is important, they will leave a voicemail.
• If you answer and the caller asks you to use your phone keypad, do not.
• If you receive a call that you suspect as being a fraud, write down the number and report it to the police.
Please do share this warning with your family and friends on Facebook so that everyone is aware of this scam!
