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

[Mary]

Today I received one purporting to be from my cousin Dale. I knew it wasn't
him because it just said something like, "How are you? Could you do me a
quick favor?" I was pretty sure that if Dale were going to write to us, even
if it was with a request, it would be more friendly and personal. So I just
deleted it. Moral: The scammers aren't limiting themselves to mailing lists!

Masha


-----Original Message-----
From: Massachusetts-NFB <massachusetts-nfb-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
Justin Heard via Massachusetts-NFB
Sent: Tuesday, November 1, 2022 8:17 PM
To: Massachusetts-NFB at nfbnet.org
Cc: Justin Heard <braillemasterjustin at gmail.com>
Subject: [Massachusetts-NFB] Beware of Texts From Scammers Claiming To Be
Shara

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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