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Ilsa

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3. You're probably okay, but I avoid saying "yes" to cold calls

Reply to BlueKota (Original post)

Thu Apr 30, 2026, 02:26 PM

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and spam calls. About twenty years ago I got "slammed" for phone charges (bogus website charged to my phone number). It was pretty easy to get it removed. But their proof was an unintelligible recording, with one clear vocalization of me saying "Yes."

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Advice Needed Regarding Spam Call. [View all] BlueKota Thursday OP

There's not much to report here. I wouldn't worry about it. WhiskeyGrinder Thursday #1

Thank you! BlueKota Thursday #2

You're probably okay, but I avoid saying "yes" to cold calls Ilsa Thursday #3

Thank you! BlueKota Thursday #4

Right, if I EVER answer a not recognized call, I never say yes, I always say correct. a kennedy Thursday #5

Here's a way to avoid any chance of problems. MineralMan Thursday #6

Thank you! BlueKota Thursday #7

I love modern cellphone technology. GoodRaisin Friday #17

One thing you might do. multigraincracker Thursday #8

Thank you! BlueKota Thursday #9

If someone calls me canetoad Thursday #10

Thank you! BlueKota Thursday #11

I always answer their question with a question and get them off their script Brother Buzz Thursday #12

Thank you. BlueKota Thursday #13

Rule number one is actually don't answer the phone marybourg Friday #18

My at&t phone lets me know it's spam. Emile Thursday #14

There's nothing you can really proactively do other than stay on top of your bank account and credit card charges AZJonnie Thursday #15

Snopes was unable to verify a single instance of a successful scam involving a recorded "yes." Ms. Toad Thursday #16

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