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Unread 06-04-2021, 02:04 PM   #46
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Originally Posted by m1903a3 View Post
My life is a shambles . . .

All my extended warranties are expiring,
Microsoft is canceling my software licenses,
Amazon wants me to authorize a $499 purchase I can't recall
I still get those three phone message/scams on my recorder.

The last one was the Amazon scam, but with a twist. The phone number to call for assistance was recorded in this format: "Please call Nineteen billion, one hundred five million, five hundred fifty one thousand, two hundred and twelve for assistance"... What??? Never in all my years has anyone even given a phone number in that fashion...

The diction and accent were Yankee-perfect. Only one hint that it might not be a native 'Merican speaker...
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