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Here's
the latest in a very long string of telemarketing scams from
Canada:
A
caller informs you that you are the recipient of a large cash
settlement in a Canadian lawsuit and even gives you the name
of the judge and perhaps the docket number.
Oh
there's just one thing. Before the money can be sent
out of Canada, you need to -- guess what? -- pay the taxes.
The
nice man gives you the address and asks you to send the money
via overnight express. Of course, that is the last you hear
from him ... and the last you see of your money.
This
type of scam has been around forever but there are constant
variations and new twists. Many of these scams are based
in Canada, which is not only nearby but tends to have a trustworthy
image with Americans.
Don't
fall for these schemes. They are nearly impossible to
solve and the chance that you will recover your money is somewhere
around nil.
If
you have elderly relatives, warn them about this and similar
schemes. The con artists who pull these are very skillful.
They are very patient and often win the victim's trust
by chatting about children, grandchildren, etc. before extracting
the cash.
There
should be a special spot in hell for these people, but for
now, vigilance is the only answer.
For other common scams against the elderly, see our Aging
and News sections.
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