Bobby almost got scammed after his debit card was hacked. Scammers are getting sneakier by the day, and Bobby just learned that the hard way when his debit card got hacked.
He explained that he had just woken up from a nap when his phone rang. It looked like his bank calling, and since his debit card had just been cancelled, the timing made sense. The caller said they needed to verify his accounts and asked him questions like, “How much money do you have in checking?” and “How much is in savings?” Bobby, still groggy, answered honestly. Then, things got even more suspicious. The caller asked if he could log into his banking app and said they were going to FaceTime him to “connect screens” and make sure the numbers matched. Bobby answered the FaceTime, but the longer the call went on, the stranger it felt. Finally, Bobby pushed back, saying, “I don’t think you’re real.” The scammer got defensive and even snapped, “Have you never talked to fraud before?”
What made it scary was that they had all of Bobby’s personal details like his phone number, address, and bank name. They had caught him at just the right moment, tired and off guard. Thankfully, Bobby realized before giving them access to his accounts. Amy chimed in, saying her daughter recently had something similar happen with her card, and now she feels like she needs to look into it more. These scams are clearly becoming more common.
Lunchbox shared his own scam call, too. He got a call from a 512 number claiming a package of his was intercepted at the border in Mexico. The “agent” gave him an ID number and said the government was monitoring him. But when Lunchbox brought up President Trump, the caller panicked and hung up. So if you ever get a call about a “border package,” just know—it’s not real.
The big takeaway? If something feels off, it probably is. Always verify directly with your bank or company before giving away ANY personal details. Also, don't answer calls after a nap.