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7wo7rees

(5,128 posts)
Tue Nov 3, 2020, 11:25 AM Nov 2020

Spam caller - This is how you do it

Ms. 7wo7rees thought she was getting a political survey, so she answered the "Spam Likely" call this morning.

It was the notorious extended warranty people instead! Argh!

But instead of rushing off and blocking the number, she engaged the man of Indian descent with a query about our cars. When she said she needed his help, he asked for the year, make and model of the car.

She told him, "1934 Cadillac."

Can't help you. Got any other cars?

She said, "1964 Mustang."

No dice. He asked if she had other cars, and she answered we only collect old cars.

Then....he asked if we would like to be taken off the list. HA!

Well, I guess, if you can't help us...

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safeinOhio

(32,676 posts)
3. They always hang up on me
Tue Nov 3, 2020, 11:59 AM
Nov 2020

when I finally get to 1960 Dodge. First I ask which of my 6 cars. They ask which one I drive the most, I have think about it. Then I say you called saying I had one that is running out.
Then, in a few days they call again.

sarge43

(28,941 posts)
6. The Indian based IRS scammers are the ones I'd like to play with
Tue Nov 3, 2020, 09:11 PM
Nov 2020

My old country woman persona: "Oh mercy me, the police are going to arrest me?! Oh dear, I'll have to kill all my sweet cows!"

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