Soon after I retired, the scam calls began. Seems they want to separate me from my Social Security money using a variety of silly reasons. As long as I can't seem to stop the calls, this morning I decided to have a little fun with it. The goal was to get them to hang up on me.
There are those who call me by name. So those I told that she had died 3 days ago and nobody could talk to them until after the funeral. CLICK.
Some try to sell me home improvement items. New windows. New house siding. Other various and assorted items. So when they ask if I am the home owner, I proudly tell them that yes, I am the owner of the pretty blue tent pitched down along the riverbank. CLICK.
Then there are the ones who offer "End of Life" insurance. I let them run through all of the stellar benefits for me and my family. And when they ask my age to see if I qualify, I tell them I am 97 years old. CLICK.
And then there is the ever popular "Car Warranty" scam. Let them go through their script right up to the place where they asked the make and model of my car. When I told them that I do not own a car, CLICK.
Sometimes you just need to make your own fun!
I'm proud of you! Keep it up, ma'am!
ReplyDeleteAw...Thanks, Rev. I kind of think those scammers forgot the part where we "oldies" are retired and have all the time in the world to think up stuff to mess with them. :)
ReplyDeleteI understand many of those that make the calls are only trying to keep their job. Still, they usually know of the scam they're pushing, and like the vitamin, pain relief, miracle fish oil supplements, tinnitus relief, Medicare advantage, weight-loss products based on junk science, and personal injury attorneys, it's a constant chatter of BS that never seems to end. Playing with their heads keeps them sharp, and I'm glad you make a strong effort to keep them on their toes.
ReplyDeleteJess, I really hope you are just joking.
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