People of Tennessee, if someone on the phone asks, "Can you hear me?" don't say yes. Hang up right away. It might be a trick.
An Old Scam Is Becoming Popular Again
The "Can you hear me" trick has been tricking people for a while. We don't know exactly how it works, but experts say it's best to hang up and not talk to them.
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Have you ever been in a store and heard an announcement over the intercom with codes you didn't understand? You might wonder if something out of the ordinary is about to happen.
Whatever it is you hear, these codes aren't always meant solely for employees - some can alert customers to potential dangers...