Else Beekman
Phone scams are becoming more deceptive, leaving many people at risk of falling victim to fraud. These scams often involve criminals posing as legitimate companies, tricking people into sharing personal information.
Recently, a social media user named @kikelt_ shared his experience with a scam that resonated with many others facing similar situations.
Me acaban de llamar
-Hablo con don [Nombre completo con apellidos]
-sicuelgan.
Creo que me han hecho lo de decir “si” para contratar cosas a mi nombre.
Lo de las estafas telefónicas está llegando a un nivel que es incomprensible que no se modifique el ordenamiento juridico
— Kike (@kikelt_) October 17, 2024
The trick is in a simple “yes”
In his post, @kikelt_ explained how he answered a call, only to be asked if he was the person on the line. After confirming with a simple “yes,” the caller immediately hung up. “I think they got me to say ‘yes’ so they can sign me up for services in my name,” he said, voicing his concern about what might come next.
Frustration over increasing scams
The user expressed his frustration, saying, “Phone scams have reached a level that is incomprehensible. It’s baffling that the legal system hasn’t been updated to tackle these issues.” He also pointed out that after the call ended, his phone showed a fraud warning from Android, which didn’t appear beforehand.
Calls for stronger regulation
In a follow-up message, @kikelt_ criticised the lack of regulation, urging lawmakers to force phone operators to manage and block numbers that break the rules, similar to how social media platforms handle violations. “We have the technology to report these scams, but the system isn’t acting fast enough,” he added.
Widespread frustration
The post has struck a chord with many others, who have expressed their anger at experiencing the same type of scam. Dozens of people shared their stories, echoing the sentiment that phone scams are becoming increasingly difficult to spot and prevent.
Police warning: don’t say “yes”
The National Police have repeatedly warned people not to answer unknown calls with a “yes.” Scammers can use recorded responses to authorise transactions or sign victims up for unwanted services in their name. The police urge people to be cautious and avoid falling into these traps.
@policia 📞¿Eres de los que responde con un “SÍ” a las llamadas de teléfono? ⚠️¡Cuidado con la estafadelsi! #aprendeentiktok #policia #estafas #consejos
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