I spent the last few months staying with my elderly mother three days and nights a week. The scammers that called her phone were non-stop. Thankfully, although her body was weak, her mind was sharp and she never fell for a single one of those scammers. She passed away earlier this month.
However, she could give the scammers heck. If they called to say they were her “favorite grandson” who was in jail and needed bail money, she would say stuff such as “he made his bed, let him sleep in it”. Or, “all my grandsons are sitting at my table eating the great dinner I just prepared. If you have one I’m not aware of, send me his personal information and I might just claim him”.
Bless her heart, she had fun with them even into her late 80’s.
I spent the last few months staying with my elderly mother three days and nights a week. The scammers that called her phone were non-stop. Thankfully, although her body was weak, her mind was sharp and she never fell for a single one of those scammers
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You’re so lucky.
They took my father for every cent he had, even conned him into selling his house and Got that money too.
When I feel bitter I watch this guy
https://m.youtube.com/c/ScammerPayback
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Our mothers sound a lot alike. She lived until she was 85 and always had some response to scammers. This was before cell phones and the internet but she worked for the IRS for 30 years and was well aware of investment scams.
Her sage investment advice to me: “Never invest with anyone who needs your money yesterday.” Smart dame.
Sorry your mom has passed.
My mom is 92 and you get untill the second “hello” to make proper on the phone or you are gonna get both barrels! Mom is still a great blessing. I left her house just last week with an extra long hug. And now my screen is all blurry..,..