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amother
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 Tue, Dec 03 2024, 5:04 pm
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I got a call from someone who said that I'll be getting a food card. I said okay just to humor them. Then they were like, so you're name is "xyz". And that is my last name. I get it that names and phone numbers are available online, but I'm wondering if I should worry because usually they try numbers, and have zero info and are awaiting someone who will sadly fall for their scam and give them info or $. I'm a little nervous.
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amother
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Tue, Dec 03 2024, 5:05 pm
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If you didn’t give them any info you have nothing to worry about. Did you give any info at all?
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Molly Weasley
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Tue, Dec 03 2024, 5:05 pm
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They have sophisticated computer programs to make them sound legitimate. Don't worry
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flowerpower
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Tue, Dec 03 2024, 5:08 pm
Did you give your social security number?
Date of birth?
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amother
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Tue, Dec 03 2024, 5:14 pm
| amother Marigold wrote: | | If you didn’t give them any info you have nothing to worry about. Did you give any info at all? |
I didn't. thank you
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amother
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Tue, Dec 03 2024, 5:14 pm
| flowerpower wrote: | Did you give your social security number?
Date of birth? |
no
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Brit in Israel
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Tue, Dec 03 2024, 5:20 pm
Its fine, they usually get the name and number from a list which is illegally bought off other companies.
so if you have ever signed up for emails or updates from any brand there is a chance their list was taken with your name and number and sold to scammers.
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tigerwife
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Wed, Dec 04 2024, 12:37 am
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Honestly, even before the days of smart tech, anyone could get your name and number from the yellow pages. Don’t worry about it.
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amother
Lemon
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Wed, Dec 04 2024, 4:52 am
| amother OP wrote: | | I got a call from someone who said that I'll be getting a food card. I said okay just to humor them. Then they were like, so you're name is "xyz". And that is my last name. I get it that names and phone numbers are available online, but I'm wondering if I should worry because usually they try numbers, and have zero info and are awaiting someone who will sadly fall for their scam and give them info or $. I'm a little nervous. |
What is a food card?
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amother
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Wed, Dec 04 2024, 6:49 am
| tigerwife wrote: | | Honestly, even before the days of smart tech, anyone could get your name and number from the yellow pages. Don’t worry about it. |
Right but when it’s your cell it feels weird but that is available online.
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amother
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Wed, Dec 04 2024, 6:50 am
Something about Medicare recipients. There may be legitimate times they get one. I’m unsure.
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amother
Burntblack
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Wed, Dec 04 2024, 10:21 am
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I think the scam is that they record you saying "yes" and now they have your name number and verbal agreement.
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amother
Butterscotch
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Wed, Dec 04 2024, 10:28 am
| amother OP wrote: | He sounded Indian  but the part that bothered me was having a name to go with the phone number |
That’s very public info. With someone’s phone number I can find out their name, address, email addresses, family names, family contact info. From there I can go on to find out job info, social media, piece together their history. Often I can also put together a general typical schedule for them and know where they’ve been traveling to as well
There’s so much someone can find out with internet searches alone
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amother
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Sun, Dec 08 2024, 12:27 pm
| amother Burntblack wrote: | | I think the scam is that they record you saying "yes" and now they have your name number and verbal agreement. |
Right, that's why I made sure not to say yes. (which they used to record and use to call your bank etc), but I believe nowawadays they don't need your yes, through AI they can use your voice to make it say whatever they want to. But since I didn't give them any info I think it's fine and in the future I'll just hang up instead of having the intent to drive them crazy.
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amother
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Sun, Dec 08 2024, 12:27 pm
| amother Butterscotch wrote: | That’s very public info. With someone’s phone number I can find out their name, address, email addresses, family names, family contact info. From there I can go on to find out job info, social media, piece together their history. Often I can also put together a general typical schedule for them and know where they’ve been traveling to as well
There’s so much someone can find out with internet searches alone |
True!
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