Yeah that kind of stuff happens all the time in USA. They say their from IRS or SSA and try steal your info or tell you that you have back taxes owed and your going to go to jail if you don’t pay right then. The romance scammers are bad here. I get at least one friend request from a romance scammer on Facebook every day. You can always tell cause they’ll be widowed, friends private, no post, and only a couple pics. What’s funny is a couple them have left their usually Nigerian photos on the profile lol. And their bad on dating sites too. But I’ve had them send me text trying get your info so be aware of that too. Don’t go to any website from a text you don’t know. I know for fact cause I had romance scammer try scam me from a dating site and I left his phone number in my phone and I got text from him trying get me sign up for a phone plan. It was from scammers phone number. Have a great day.

Regina

Hi, Rich, there's also some dodgy emails going around in the UK regarding renewal of the TV License. Attached is a copy of one of three I have received in my inbox.

Each one claims they can't renew the license because something's gone gone wrong with the payment and to set up a new direct debit. Funny that, being over 75 I get my TV license for free in the UK

It's really infuriating that there are so many who choose not to make money legitimately. I have a blocker on my landline, so if one comes in the phone rings once and is disconnected. Most phone companies are doing this as well. If you primarily use your cell phone, then here's a link from the FTC: https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/how-block-unwanted-calls

A note from the US. Recently, Wifey had to be tested, she was negative, and there were no costs incurred. These types of scams are becoming more prevalent no matter your location. It's always good to hear of these scam calls, and to learn the various techniques the scammers are using. Thanks for posting.

Greg

Maybe I just don't know enough about this tracking yet, but as I see it, I will ring up and say I have Covid symptoms, they will ask who I have been in contact with for over a certain number of minutes and will then contact them, to tell them to self isolate. But surely, as a friend, responsible adult and citizen, I will contact these people myself to tell them and don't need the government to spend money doing it for me!! Maybe I just don't understand it yet. But, sorry I'm on a rant, surely if I care for my friends and fellow citizens, I'll be taking the recommended precautions and won't be close enough to them, to give them the virus in the first place. Social distancing rules here are, after all, very strict. Apply the rules and stay safe everyone!