The Psychological Tricks of Covid-19 Scammers: While we are isolated by the virus, more people are vulnerable to deception. The AARP Bulletin lists 4 ways to turn the tables on scammers:
1. Cut them off.
2. End suspicious online friendships.
3. Cultivate your real friendships who can be sounding boards on unusual offers.
4. Do your homework.
Visit aarp.org/scams to learn about the latest coronavirus scams.
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Don’t be fooled by callers pretending to be from PG&E! The Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office is receiving reports of a utility phone scam and warning residents not to fall prey to it. A caller, who pretends to represent PG&E, claims that your bill has not been paid and that your electricity will be turned off within minutes – unless you provide an immediate payment by using a prepaid debit card. PG&E will never call you; they send reminder bills. So just hang up on these scoundrels!