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[–] ech@lemm.ee 22 points 1 year ago (1 children)

It's like how scammers will use obvious tells to weed out harder marks, meaning anyone that responds to them will be easy pickings.

[–] Kolanaki@yiffit.net 11 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

"Caller ID says the call is from 1-800-SCAM-YOU. Sounds legit." Answers

Having worked as a relay operator when I was younger and seeing these scams happen in real time while being powerless to do anything but facilitate the call, the truth is often way, way sadder. It's often not stupidity, but desperation that causes them to fall for extremely obvious bullshit.

[–] OpenStars@startrek.website 9 points 1 year ago
[–] JoMomma@lemm.ee 5 points 1 year ago

Get that face out my memes

[–] Mubelotix@jlai.lu 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

And if you do say anything smart, most people won't get it

[–] edgemaster72@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

And then they'll dislike you for making them feel dumb for not getting the smart thing you said