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Old 03-20-2021, 05:30 AM
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Originally Posted by amexsbow View Post
Sorry you don't think it was worth the effort. But if more people get wise to what is happening and how they operate the fewer people will become a victim. Education is the best defense.
I couldn't agree more! Unfortunately, right here in TV we read in The Sun how someone has been screwed out of their savings by someone posing as their grandchildren, or a con stating they are from IRS stating they owe the Federal Government back taxes, and unless the person sends in $5,000 in gift cards they will be arrested. It's a sad situation because they prey on the elderly. The IRS will never call you, their communication will come by mail.

The best advice I can offer is to just hang up the telephone once the subject focuses on money.