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I usually try to just use a real teller in the bank. There are so many scams to be on the lookout for. A couple of phone scams I recently got was "Why haven't you claimed your prizes yet?" and a "raffle" prize. I gave them very nasty responses and called them out as scammers.

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Just today got a call recorded  from "Bell Alient" who actually my internet, TV and house phone is through stating they're planning to rin fiber-op through my communits soon and to call the number provided to get the free upgrade equipment. 

2 problems with that,, 

1- Bell NEVER provides free equipment upgrades 

and 2= I've had fiber-op for almost 20 years now. 🙄

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10 hours ago, Mike C said:

I usually try to just use a real teller in the bank. There are so many scams to be on the lookout for. A couple of phone scams I recently got was "Why haven't you claimed your prizes yet?" and a "raffle" prize. I gave them very nasty responses and called them out as scammers.

That just lets scammer know that you are ripe for receiving more scams.  They know they are scammers. I know it makes you feel better, but never reply to scam texts or emails. Delete texts, block them, and report as Spam/Scam.

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13 hours ago, peteski said:

That just lets scammer know that you are ripe for receiving more scams.  They know they are scammers. I know it makes you feel better, but never reply to scam texts or emails. Delete texts, block them, and report as Spam/Scam.

I don't reply to their texts or emails.

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2 hours ago, Mike C said:

I don't reply to their texts or emails.

Again, if you just pickup up the phone and say something that puts you on a "live" list which other scammers will use to bother you some more in the future. Best thing to do is not to pick up the phone when you don't know the person calling you. If the are not scammers and really want to get in touch, they will leave a message. With no message, you know you just avoided a scammer. Just giving them your piece of mind, even though it makes you feel better, doesn't matter to them. Getting abused over the phone is their job - they expect that.

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