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AlvaDeer Posted December 2020

Question for AGING CARE: New Scam or a VERY Merry Christmas?

OK, kids. Here's a new one. I think I have, at my age, seen every phishing scam out there, but today in my email came something new, and it claims to be from AgingCare.

Starts with a big placard proclaiming "We Appeciate You", and goes on with "we hope you enjoy this Amazon Gift Card with our thanks." Then tells you how to "claim" you card with a claim code. It has an actual person's name on it (Joseph B_______). Tells you how to sign up for Amazon if you are not already a member.

SO, I am a member and love Amazon Kindle, and often mention books about Aging Care that are cheap on that venue.

However, I am not biting on this one yet. I figure next they will want my Social Security number, charge card number, and first born child.

Aging Care, is this for real, or is this simple another scheme made easy by our Social Media connections in these days?

Anyone else getting lots of love from Amazon, or seeing a phishing line in the waters?

How DID I become so jaded that I don't believe in anything????

Aging Care, feel free to delete this post after an answer.

AgingCare, if this is a scam and you would like this email forwarded to you, do let me know on my registering email and I will forward this.

AlvaDeer Dec 2020
Now I got a letter from a real person. I guess this is for real? I am pretty thrilled.

Midkid58 Dec 2020
I've received Amazon cards or simply online credit 3 times in the past years. They have not asked for any information.

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AlvaDeer Dec 2020
AgingCare, could you check out my Discussion Question above. Thanks. Reporting so you see it sooner rather than later.

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