How do you spot a scam?

If they try to move the chat from SMS or text to a different platform like WhatsApp or WeChat. Or if you’re buying something on eBay or Amazon and they try to get you to go outside those platforms.

Charlotte said:
If they try to move the chat from SMS or text to a different platform like WhatsApp or WeChat. Or if you’re buying something on eBay or Amazon and they try to get you to go outside those platforms.

That’s a really good point.

About the thick Indian or Middle Eastern accent while claiming to be “Jeff Miller”:

Many legit companies let their Indian call center employees do this. Just yesterday, I spoke with someone named “Ellen” who sounded just like my coworker from India.

I’m not trying to disrespect anyone’s culture or accent, but why is it okay for Indian call center workers to take on American names?

@Vincent
Well, those businesses won’t be getting my support. They made a bad decision if that’s how they operate. Just feels too shady for me, and I’d hang up.