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Re:Scammed out of $130K via fake Google call, spoofed Google... by zamadatix on Tuesday September 16, 2025 @02:26PM (#45265938)
Would (the actual) Amazon even agree to provide this kind of information over the phone to someone?
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Re:Scammed out of $130K via fake Google call, spoofed Google... by mmmlinux on Tuesday September 16, 2025 @02:31PM (#45266013)
is talking to amazon on the phone at all even actually possible?
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Re:Scammed out of $130K via fake Google call, spoofed Google... by giantrobot on Tuesday September 16, 2025 @03:25PM (#45266739)
That's the easiest way to spot a scam: "Hello this message is from Google customer service..."
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Re:Scammed out of $130K via fake Google call, spoofed Google... by nebezb on Tuesday September 16, 2025 @10:43PM (#45271008)
Yes, and it’s the best way to get support too! They’re real helpful.
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