Phone call from "IRS"

MomofJandL
Wed, 20 Apr 2016 13:39:57 +0000

FIL fell for the Windows scam, an early indication of his dementia. He used to like to the lady who called offering great deals on cruises, and tried to talk DH into buying one of her deals. We have almost ended the calls by answering the phone at his house and informing all the callers that he has died. It’s hard for me to remember, I’m so conditioned to let all unknown callers go to voice mail.

Just got a call from myself - caller ID had my name and phone number, so yes, they can spoof the caller ID. Almost thought about answering, but didn’t. Once got a call where the caller ID said “Time and Temperature.” Ah, old times. Remember calling that number? It amused me to think they might be calling to tell me the time and temperature in case I was curious, but I didn’t answer that one either.