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

[Stephanie Paoli]

The same happened to me, I got an email first and then some text messages because I did not respond to the email and it said the same thing. The message said that if I got the email and the email said that she was in the middle of something and needed three Amazon gift cards for $100 each.. I texted Shara on her number and she told me that she has an asked for anything. she wouldn’t do that on an email or a phone if she ever needed a favor

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> On Nov 2, 2022, at 8:41 AM, Justin Heard via Massachusetts-NFB <massachusetts-nfb at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Amalia, feel free to post my message on Facebook. 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>>> On Nov 1, 2022, at 10:34 PM, Amalia Alexandre via Massachusetts-NFB <massachusetts-nfb at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> 
>> 
>> My granmother got one in a text message 
>> 
>>> On Tue, Nov 1, 2022 at 10:05 PM Mary via Massachusetts-NFB <massachusetts-nfb at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> 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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