Just to add on, never say "yes" when you get a call from an unknown number (or maybe from all numbers, just be careful).

"This is he(or she)", or "who are you trying to contact" handle most situations.

Just don't let scammers get you saying something in the affirmative.

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avidiax 4 days ago | parent [-]

What happens if you say "yes"?

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marklubi 4 days ago | parent [-]

They have you acknowledging something at that point. Doesn't really matter what it is when they can take it out of context.

Edit: Many of them are scammers, they don't play by the rules.

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tpxl 4 days ago | parent [-]

How does that help them? It's not gonna pass any legal scrutiny. If they were going to lie, it doesn't matter whether you said yes or not at any point in the call.

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marklubi 4 days ago | parent [-]

> It's not gonna pass any legal scrutiny

Probably going to cost a lot to get to that point, probably more than they will scam you for. They're after the quick hit that gets them something right away while also believing that you won't take it that far.

It's like knowing how to pick a lock vs just throwing a rock through the window that's next to the door to gain access. They both get you there.

	▲	tpxl 3 days ago \| parent [-]
		Scenario 1: You don't say yes and they lie you acknowledged something. You sue or you don't. Scenario 2: You say yes and they lie what you acknowledged. You sue or you don't. The math on your end doesn't change, no matter what you said.