Normally when I register for sites I lie about my age. I always tell the exact same lie.. but this means anyone trying to use my public info.. Is in for a surprise.
OH, was reading a book the other day where one of the plot lines involved a scam. The book is fiction. but the scam. 100% real
Hello: Mr, Jones. this is deputy Nemo from Nowhere Sheriff's dept. And your grandson has had a little accident, Nobody is hurt but he needs $500 bond to stay out of jail. .You can wire us the money at code name Natulus and Ill pick it up (true) and post it for him (False).
Now.. I made up that paragraph. But some key words.
NEMO Latan for NO MAN
I said "Nowhere" for the county
Of course your Grandson (he will tease the name out of you) is not there, has had no accident, is not in trouble and you will never see that money again less, as in the book (This is the fictional part) The police get lucky.
I have talked to real life victimes or attempt victimes of that scam (Some of them called me (Or one of my co-workers) BEFORE they sent the money.. Those scammers got bumpkis.
Another version of it involves Publisher's Clearing House.. You are a winner. ONly the caller has nothing to do with PCH, He wants you to wire him some "Front money"
ANother version is the same as the last but sent via the mail. Got one of those a couple months ago. Now that I did respond to but I don't think the scammers liked my response. I had teh "Front" payment delivered by a special agent (Postal inspector since they mailed it to me) and instead of cash they got a lovely set of matched stainless steel braclets made by Smith & Wesson company. A Free ride to a special "Hotel" Free room and board (After all asking for front money from a winner by US mail is a FEDERAL CRIME).
