Okie Dokie folks...types of scams that have crossed our desks in the last week?
The Social Security Administration will not tell you to put money onto gift cards, they will not ask you to wire money, nor will they call to threaten your benefits.
Much like the lovely IRS, they will send a letter in the mail.
No, your grandson is not in a car accident (hopefully) verify with other family members before sending money to the person on the other end of the line. If he is in an accident, our thoughts are with you.
No, your grandson does not need $8500 for bail unless he is a really bad kid...tell him to get himself out of his pickle. Check with other family members before sending monies in two white envelopes inside a bigger envelope.
No one gives you money without signing paperwork. We all know they want our blood and soul. No one puts money into your account, then asks you to send some of it back on gift cards, Google Play cards, or whatever kind of cards.
No one, I repeat no one will call and tell you that you have warrants. I save these type of interactions for face to face conversations. Much more fun that way.
Moral of the story kids, keep your identity to yourselves. Save yourselves a huge headache that comes with this type of crime.
Don't know the number? Don't pick up, they can leave a message if they need you.
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