Scammer Needs A Nap

Scammer Needs A Nap

Another day another Card Services scammer. Caller 1: Hello is this Mr Stafford? {Gets my name totally wrong} Me: Why yes it is. {Unfortunately the person calling me sounded like he hasn’t slept in 3 days. Every other word he paused to yawn.} Me: Does the little...
PECO Energy Low Rate Phone Scam

PECO Energy Low Rate Phone Scam

That call was electrifying…sort of. Good morning Sir, we would like to offer you a lower rate on your PECO Energy service. Me: Really, how so? Caller: Well, Sir if you can grab a pencil and piece of paper I will review and you can take notes. Me: What decade are...
Home Improvement Call Scam

Home Improvement Call Scam

2025 Update: Protecting Yourself From Home Improvement Scammers Many years have passed since I shared the story below about the home improvement call scam. Since then the scam has evolved, but the goal is still the same: get you to say yes before you have time to...
Apology Call Meets HWP

Apology Call Meets HWP

Another apology call from my supposed electric utility offering me a rebate and 30% discount. They asked me who my utility company is… Me: You are calling to offer me an apology for overcharging my account and yet you don’t remember what your company name...
Social Security Benefits Cancelled Scam

Social Security Benefits Cancelled Scam

Oh no my social security benefits will be cancelled if I don’t press 1 now.  So I pressed 1 Me: Hello  Sir may I get your full name please. Me: You called me, shouldn’t you have that information. Yes, we just need to confirm. Me: Okay tell me who I am and...