2022---why-you-should-never-say--yes--on-the-phone
The "Can You Hear Me?" scam saw a 2022 resurgence, with callers attempting to record affirmative "yes" responses to authorize fraudulent charges. These scams, which resulted in significant financial losses, often use AI to simulate human speech and verify active phone numbers. To avoid becoming a victim, it is recommended to hang up immediately on suspicious calls and review financial statements for unauthorized activity. For more information on this scam, visit Minnesota Attorney General's Office . 'Can you hear me?' is the latest phone scam, agency warns