A woman refused to do what a fake bank caller told her, and 20 minutes later the scammer called back telling her to ‘go to your front door’
Woman refused to follow fake bank caller's instructions, then got 'swatted' at her front door.
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Thousands of people may be put in harm's way when they refuse to cooperate with phone scammers. In some cases, these scammers will retaliate against the victim by making a false report to the police, prompting a response from law enforcement. This can lead to a 'swatting' incident, where police arrive at the victim's location in force, often with potentially deadly consequences.
The incident described in the coverage occurred when a Canadian woman refused to give a fake bank caller information. WKRC and WTHR report that police say the woman was 'swatted' after refusing to cooperate with the scammer. According to coverage from Yahoo and Gadget Review, the woman's actions likely saved her from further harm, but the incident highlights the risks that people face when dealing with phone scammers.
The question remains: how can people protect themselves from these scammers and their potential retaliation?
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Coverage (5)
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Woman Refuses to Fall for Bank ScamGadget Review · 1d ago
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She Rebuffed Phone Scammer, Then Got 'Swatted'Newser · 1d ago
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What is swatting?
A 'swatting' incident occurs when a false report is made to the police, prompting a response from law enforcement, often with potentially deadly consequences.
What should people do if they receive a phone scam call?
People should not give out any information and should hang up the phone immediately.
Can phone scammers retaliate against victims?
Yes, in some cases, phone scammers will retaliate against victims by making a false report to the police.
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