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I think I want my rotary dial phone back on my kitchen wall. 🚗 That sketchy text? It came from a car

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TODAY’S DEEP DIVE Knocked, smiled, vanished Image: ChatGPT Scott Merovitch did everything right, or so he thought. A longtime Wells Fargo customer, he got a call that seemed totally legit. The person on the line knew his recent transactions. They said his debit card had been compromised and the bank needed to send someone to his house to collect it. A woman actually showed up. Professional. Calm. Friendly. She took Scott’s debit card, cut it in half right in front of his Ring doorbell camera, then left. Within an hour and a half, over $20,000 vanished from Scott’s account. They hit up local ATMs at grocery stores, withdrawing cash like it was Monopoly money. Gone. ⚠️ Why this scam is different This isn’t your usual sketchy email or random text with broken grammar. These scammers: Spoof real Wells Fargo phone numbers. Know your account activity. Sound exactly like a fraud rep you’d trust with your taxes. And yes, they literally walk up to your front door like they’re returning your lost dog. By the way, this can happen with any bank. It’s not limited to just Wells Fargo. 💔 The cost can be more than money This scam has claimed more than cash. In Florida, 52-year-old Paul Schendel lost $6,800 to the same scheme. He was told the bank wouldn’t refund him. His family says the stress was too much. The very next day, Paul died of a heart attack. So sad. 👉 Here’s how to protect yourself Never hand your card to anyone who comes to your door. Ever. Hang up if someone calls saying they’re from your bank. Call the number on your card to verify. Don’t be fooled by caller ID, scammers can spoof numbers. Urgency is a red flag. The more “immediate,” the more scammy. Don’t send money or share account details unless you initiated the transaction. This scam is slick, believable, and it’s spreading

What the tech? 🚗 Shocker: Your car is spying on you (without GPS, Wi-Fi or Bluetooth)