Scam Alert – A Note to Senior Citizens

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I want to warn all my fellow seniors to stay alert — a very convincing T-Mobile scam is making the rounds, and I fell victim to it this weekend. Here’s how it works:

Scammers call claiming to be from the T-Mobile Loyalty Department. They sound professional and offer tempting deals, such as a new phone or smartwatch, along with a credit on your bill. They’ll even say you just need to pay the taxes on the new device.

What makes it frightening is that they appear legitimate — they have access to your T-Life account information, which makes it seem like they’re truly from T-Mobile. But it’s a scam! Once they get your payment, you’ll never see the phone, the credit, or your money again.

Even worse, when I reached out to T-Mobile customer service, I received no real help or compassion. Their response was essentially, “There’s nothing we can do.”

My story started when I called T-Mobile about a mysterious line on my bill — one I never opened or used. Days later, I got a call from “the loyalty department” offering to fix it. That call was from scammers. This may even involve overseas access to customer information or apps like T-Life.I’ve been using computers since the early days of the early Radio Shack TRS 80 in the early 80’s, and I still got caught. If it can happen to me, it can happen to anyone. There are so many varibles in the world of scammers. Here a few suggestions:

First, please, my friends, be careful. Never share personal or payment information over the phone. Hang up and call T-Mobile directly using the number on your bill or their official website, although they may, as in my case, offer little assistance. Monitor your accounts and report any suspicious activity immediately. Use a credit card versus a bank card!

We are all vulnerable in this new world of high-tech scams. Don’t let them fool you — stay alert, stay skeptical, and protect yourself!
I’m Dennis Talbert, and I’m Just Saying….

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Pastor Dennis Talbert is a visionary Christian leader and mentor committed to urban youth development and social justice. After nearly 30 years of serving various organizations and my church, he has become reflective about the state of Black America and the African diaspora. Pastor Talbert is compelled to ask, "Where's the progress?" through the lens of a Black Christian leader passionate about people in the African diaspora, locally and globally. This blog is a collection of my thoughts, which could ultimately be fleshed out into a series of white papers or a book. We live during the most significant communication era in the history of the world. Yet, within urban communities worldwide, changing the knowledge deficit could significantly change the trajectory of black lives globally and reshape our values to our advantage. This blog is not designed to be the last or final word on any topic. However, I hope the blog will spark conversations in every segment of our neighborhoods, communities, cities, and worldwide. So, I encourage all readers to think critically and beyond the box. Let's create virtual or in-person conversations to change our world positively. Enjoy and remember "I'm Just Saying!

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