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The "just say yes" call

Some scam calls are designed to make you say "yes," "I agree," or "that's me" — recordings that can be reused to authorise charges or sound convincing later.

What to do: don't answer scripted yes/no questions from unknown callers. Let unknown numbers go to voicemail; a real caller will leave a message.

Threat examples

"Can you hear me?"

Hi, can you hear me okay? Great — and just to confirm, you are the account holder, yes? Say yes so I can note your consent.