About this episode
This episode discusses the dangers of 'wrong number' text scams and how they can lead to significant financial loss.
The Senior to Seniors Podcast from Jim Mazziotti Beware of the "Wrong Number" Text Scam Have you ever received a text message that looked something like this? "Hey, are we still meeting for dinner tonight?" Or perhaps: "Hi Susan, just checking on tomorrow's appointment." At first glance, it seems harmless. In fact, many of us have probably responded with a simple, "I think you have the wrong number." Unfortunately, that's exactly what scammers are hoping you'll do. What appears to be an innocent mistake is often the opening move in a carefully planned scam that has cost victims thousands—and sometimes even hundreds of thousands—of dollars. The Scam Doesn't Start With Money That's what makes this scam so dangerous. The scammer isn't usually asking for money right away. Instead, they're trying to start a conversation. Once you respond, they may apologize and begin chatting. They often come across as friendly, polite, and surprisingly personable. Before long, what started as a simple misunderstanding can turn into days or even weeks of ongoing communication. Many scammers are patient. They know trust takes time. Some will try to become your friend. Others may create a romantic…
People in this episode
Host: Jim Mazziotti
Topics covered
- scams
- text messages
- fraud prevention
- trust building
- communication
Keywords
- wrong number scam
- text message fraud
- scam awareness
- financial scams
- trust issues
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