[Massachusetts-NFB] Beware of Texts From Scammers Claiming To Be Shara

[Amalia Alexandre]

Hi Justin,
Do you mind if i shair this email on Facebook? I thought it would be a good
way to spread awareness abiut scammers.
Thanks,
Amalia

On Tue, Nov 1, 2022 at 8:21 PM Justin Heard via Massachusetts-NFB <
massachusetts-nfb at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> Good evening.
>
> Today, after sending my phone number to this list, I received a text
> from an unknown number claiming to be Shara. It read, "Did you receive
> my email Justin? Shara Winton." I searched my inbox and didn't find
> anything. I asked her if she sent it to me directly, and if this was her
> new number. The response read, "Yes, Justin. I'm in the middle of
> something and I need to purchase a couple of gift cards. Can you help
> with that please?" I immediately asked this person to call me, and of
> course they didn't.
>
> So, here is a message on behalf of the real Shara. Do not purchase any
> gift cards unless you have spoken to Shara, whether in person or over
> the phone. The odds of Shara asking you to buy a gift card are slim to
> none. If you think it might be her, call her, or ask her to call you.
>
> these scammers are watching our email list. They are clever. If you
> receive any emails or texts asking you to buy anything, talk with
> whoever is supposedly emailing or texting you in person or over the phone.
>
> Stay safe, and don't get scammed.
>
> Have a blessed night.
>
>
>
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