thevalerieleigh Posted September 26, 2018 Report Share Posted September 26, 2018 Just to put everyone on notice, the fellow who speaks pretty good English is back at it. Got a call last night from him saying "remember me, your old neighbor?"... Told me he was driving into Jalisco now, wants to visit with us tomorrow, blah, blah, blah. As we talked I became increasingly suspicious that he was NOT the old neighbor returning from Monterrey and told him to call me this morning and we'll decide where to meet and catch up. Moments later, the phone rang again and he told me he was driving in heavy rain as he was entering Jalisco. I could sense he was about to start the "I need money" ploy so I told him that I know he's not legit and hung up on him. He didn't call back. So, just take note of the phone number and either don't answer or if you want to entertain yourself for a few minutes, chat with him and then hang up. Stay safe! Valerie :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gringal Posted September 26, 2018 Report Share Posted September 26, 2018 I got one from a cell phone number ending in 7816 yesterday afternoon. Claimed to be "Mike" and when I asked which Mike, he said "Radio Mike", but the voice was totally unfamiliar, so I asked who he was calling, at which time he hemmed and hawed for a moment, and that's when I hung up and proceeded to block the number. I only answered because the prefix was 331. I've had a large number of calls from a 554 and other out of area prefixes. They all get blocked. Yes, I think our scammer is at it again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny Posted September 26, 2018 Report Share Posted September 26, 2018 1 hour ago, thevalerieleigh said: Just to put everyone on notice, the fellow who speaks pretty good English is back at it. Got a call last night from him saying "remember me, your old neighbor?"... Told me he was driving into Jalisco now, wants to visit with us tomorrow, blah, blah, blah. As we talked I became increasingly suspicious that he was NOT the old neighbor returning from Monterrey and told him to call me this morning and we'll decide where to meet and catch up. Moments later, the phone rang again and he told me he was driving in heavy rain as he was entering Jalisco. I could sense he was about to start the "I need money" ploy so I told him that I know he's not legit and hung up on him. He didn't call back. So, just take note of the phone number and either don't answer or if you want to entertain yourself for a few minutes, chat with him and then hang up. Stay safe! Valerie Why even answer the phone for numbers that you don't recognize or don't have stored in contacts? That is what voicemail is for. If it is a good message, you can call them back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mostlylost Posted September 26, 2018 Report Share Posted September 26, 2018 34 minutes ago, Tiny said: Why even answer the phone for numbers that you don't recognize or don't have stored in contacts? That is what voicemail is for. If it is a good message, you can call them back. Some of us answer because we have Mexican insurance, bank accounts, and credit cards. If there is a security alert they do not leave voicemails. You can hang up on anyone else in less than 1 second. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny Posted September 26, 2018 Report Share Posted September 26, 2018 11 minutes ago, Mostlylost said: Some of us answer because we have Mexican insurance, bank accounts, and credit cards. If there is a security alert they do not leave voicemails. You can hang up on anyone else in less than 1 second. Now days most phones, even landline phones, have the ability to display a name instead of a number. You may have to enter the name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traderspoc Posted September 26, 2018 Report Share Posted September 26, 2018 i got a call about 8 months ago said he was my nephew, i asked is the my nephew Joe, he said yes. i said totally forgot that i owe you 1 million pesos which oxxo do you want me to send it two. he seemed to talk with some else near him then hung up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johanson Posted September 26, 2018 Report Share Posted September 26, 2018 Just like some of you here, when I have extra time, it is fun to pretend to fall for the scam especially when they say I can leave the money at OXXO or something like that with their name on it. I go on and on about how I left the envelope with your name on it there with the lady whom I know, and so far you never came by to get it I just pretend to do stupid things like that never quite getting it right until they give up or I get board and thank them for the fun and entertainment they have provided me and that I don't have a cousin by that name, or he lost his life three years ago in a shout out or something really stupid. It can be so much fun, especially when you know that by doing this I am keeping this crook away from whomever he might try to con while I was keeping him busy running in circles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jguerin Posted September 26, 2018 Report Share Posted September 26, 2018 Thanks to reminded people to be vigilant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geeser Posted September 27, 2018 Report Share Posted September 27, 2018 22 hours ago, thevalerieleigh said: Just to put everyone on notice, the fellow who speaks pretty good English is back at it. Got a call last night from him saying "remember me, your old neighbor?"... So, just take note of the phone number and either don't answer or if you want to entertain yourself for a few minutes, chat with him and then hang up. Valerie He called here last week, your old neighbor spiel. I immediately asked how he go out of prison early. And warned him not to come to the neighborhood as there were many people who thought he should have gotten much more than twelve years and I didn't think it was safe for him..... Her hung up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mostlylost Posted September 29, 2018 Report Share Posted September 29, 2018 On 9/26/2018 at 1:07 PM, Tiny said: Now days most phones, even landline phones, have the ability to display a name instead of a number. You may have to enter the name. When Bancomer calls me no name is displayed. Either on my cell or home phone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny Posted September 29, 2018 Report Share Posted September 29, 2018 9 minutes ago, Mostlylost said: When Bancomer calls me no name is displayed. Either on my cell or home phone. Do you have them set up as a contact? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mostlylost Posted September 29, 2018 Report Share Posted September 29, 2018 No because they use a trunk line. I would need 100 or more contacts listed for Bancomer, adding a new one with every call, not to mention American Express Mexico, and Banorte. It takes less than 1 second to hang up if I do not want to take a from an unknown number. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barcelonaman Posted September 29, 2018 Report Share Posted September 29, 2018 It's impossible to call these numbers back, normally says number doesn't exist,even when using the call back from your phone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lakeside7 Posted September 29, 2018 Report Share Posted September 29, 2018 48 minutes ago, Mostlylost said: No because they use a trunk line. I would need 100 or more contacts listed for Bancomer, adding a new one with every call, not to mention American Express Mexico, and Banorte. It takes less than 1 second to hang up if I do not want to take a from an unknown number. Bancomer sends me a TEXT message within seconds, a transaction is made, deposit or withdrawal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Berca Posted September 30, 2018 Report Share Posted September 30, 2018 So does Intercam. So does Multiva. So does my US bank. So do almost all banks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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