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Old 07-14-2016, 05:37 PM
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Got a call from "Campbell, CA", 408-819-9455, and a computerized voice (very good quality) stated that if I did not call back federal action would be initiated.
Obvious SCAM.
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Old 07-14-2016, 06:00 PM
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Do you know somebody in Campbell CA? Why answer if you don't?
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Old 07-14-2016, 07:00 PM
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We don't use a land line in TV. No odd phone calls
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Old 07-14-2016, 09:11 PM
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We did not answer, they actually left a message, threatening jail, fines, etc.....
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Old 07-15-2016, 06:21 AM
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Thanks for the heads up villagetinker.
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We never answer either and google the number to see how many others were contacted and what it is about.
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Scam is older than most residents in the Villages
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Old 07-15-2016, 02:10 PM
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I wish I had known it was a scam. I already wired them $82,325 so I wouldn't be arrested!
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Old 07-15-2016, 02:30 PM
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I wish I had known it was a scam. I already wired them $82,325 so I wouldn't be arrested!
I've been meaning to talk to you about that.

Apparently your account only had $82,324 in it and you don't have overdraft protection.

So please send another check for $82,324 and I'll be good enough to waive the $1 you're screwing me out of.




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Old 07-15-2016, 03:37 PM
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I've been meaning to talk to you about that.

Apparently your account only had $82,324 in it and you don't have overdraft protection.

So please send another check for $82,324 and I'll be good enough to waive the $1 you're screwing me out of.




I just mailed it. I had to move some money around.
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Old 07-15-2016, 04:48 PM
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OK, TOO funny.......
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I just mailed it. I had to move some money around.
Since you've assured me the check is in the mail, all is well.

Thank you for your cooperation.
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