Feather Data 131 February 23, 2017 Share February 23, 2017 What do you do when someone asks "Can you hear me?" on the phone? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raritas 6,820 February 23, 2017 Share February 23, 2017 Say "No" to see if they realise I actually can hear them and I'm just trying to fool them 5 "Sometimes I wish I could imagine myself 10 years from now, out of college, living life without boundaries. But, at the end of the day, it's just a step closer to the future. The future tends to unfold as it should... well, at least I think it does." - Kitty0706 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaneki 1,073 February 23, 2017 Share February 23, 2017 Say "No" to see if they realise I actually can hear them and I'm just trying to fool them I've thought about doing that if I get the "can you hear me" scam just to IRL troll. xD But honestly, just hang up is usually what they say, just in case it's the infamous scam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBD 17,254 February 23, 2017 Share February 23, 2017 I would hung up. I'm not falling for that. Either way I wouldn't pick it up if there an unknown caller. ♪ "I practice every day to find some clever lines to say, to make the meaning come through"♪ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppleDashPoni 165 February 23, 2017 Share February 23, 2017 I've never heard of the scam surrounding this - you learn something new every day, I suppose! When I'm talking with friends, I usually say "no" just to try and be funny. 1 Poniverse Chair, Sysadmin, and Technical Lead. Long-time forum lurker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest February 23, 2017 Share February 23, 2017 I sing the next part of Adele's "Hello". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrazyDashie 1,847 February 23, 2017 Share February 23, 2017 i usually say "no" I've thought about doing that if I get the "can you hear me" scam just to IRL troll. xD But honestly, just hang up is usually what they say, just in case it's the infamous scam. a... scam? o.O how does that work exactly? 1 20% cooler in 10 seconds flat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Violet_S 785 February 23, 2017 Share February 23, 2017 If its with my friends I usually say 'no' and hear how they get mad at their 'crappy signal' when in reality I'm just messing with them XD Let the rainbow remind you, that together we will always shine~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppleDashPoni 165 February 23, 2017 Share February 23, 2017 a... scam? o.O how does that work exactly? There are automated phone systems that use the specific sound of your voice to identify you. Scammers are wanting a recording of you saying "yes" so that they can eg: authorize withdrawing all your money from your bank account. Poniverse Chair, Sysadmin, and Technical Lead. Long-time forum lurker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiri 7,288 February 23, 2017 Share February 23, 2017 With friends, I'll say something snarky, such as "possibly". With everyone else that I know, I pretty much respond with a simple "yes". I've never been in a situation where a scammer/automated voice recording has asked that question. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feather Data 131 February 23, 2017 Author Share February 23, 2017 i usually say "no" a... scam? o.O how does that work exactly? They record you saying yes, and use that recording as false evidence you authorized a charge you never authorized 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyoshi Frost Wolf 41,392 February 23, 2017 Share February 23, 2017 I immediately ask 'Can you hear ME?' in the form of a response. That way, it eliminates confusion on both sides. If some weird connection issue is happening on a phone or on Skype for example, it could affect both sides making it difficult to hear either one. So I ask that to not only confirm that I can hear the other person but also to make sure they can hear me properly as well. Two in one combo. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ganondorf8 11,295 February 23, 2017 Share February 23, 2017 I would ask why they would ask me something like that first of all before either responding accordingly afterwards or choosing to hang up if the situation ends up getting too weird for my tastes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrazyDashie 1,847 February 23, 2017 Share February 23, 2017 There are automated phone systems that use the specific sound of your voice to identify you. Scammers are wanting a recording of you saying "yes" so that they can eg: authorize withdrawing all your money from your bank account. They record you saying yes, and use that recording as false evidence you authorized a charge you never authorized https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NGoRQzUFPmc oh wow o.o i didnt know this... learn something new everyday i guess 20% cooler in 10 seconds flat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess_Bellalatanya 1,053 February 23, 2017 Share February 23, 2017 I say do u have alot of bars(cell phone bars) and if their volume is on or not shining armor is best pony,cadence is best princess,im flurry heart,the pretty pony tnk u so much Bwuu moon!!!!!!!!!!!1 im looking for somepony who likes me likes me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AriaTheLovely 578 February 23, 2017 Share February 23, 2017 Since I know of the scam Id probably say no and hang up. 1 This awesome signature was made by Tao also here is their DA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrubbed user 3,416 February 24, 2017 Share February 24, 2017 "What is this, a Verizon commercial?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrimGrimoire 4,973 February 24, 2017 Share February 24, 2017 I scream into the phone hysterically in a panic telling them my life story. 1 ~No profound statement needed~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreambiscuit 9,690 February 24, 2017 Share February 24, 2017 Since I became acquainted with this scam, I wait for them to ask if I can hear them, then I ask if they can hear me, and give them something decidedly unpleasant to listen to, and hang up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Techno Universal 2,575 February 24, 2017 Share February 24, 2017 Well this actually happened once when one of my family friends called and when I picked up the said hello and I started chatting away until around five seconds after I started chatting they said can you hear me and then the said hello ad least two more times rapidly than when they said it again the line cut out just after I herd a H... I thought it was pretty funny that they were having phone line problems as they probably couldn't hear me and the line cut out after only 20 seconds after picking up. Message from UNIT: UBC-001 (Original image used made by @chaosprincess signature composed by @Kyoshi) My theory of MLP OC: Techno Universal ask me!: Link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormBlaze 992 February 24, 2017 Share February 24, 2017 theres a scam? ok well ive not had that one yet. can you hear me is a common thing for us, we work with clients who live in the countryside so quite often their mobile line cuts out, same with calling my parents. and also wireless landline phones are rubbish for it too. the quality is so bad so yeah i just deal with it DeviantArt ~~~ YouTube ~~~ MLP Forum Store Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snow Frostflame 3,568 February 24, 2017 Share February 24, 2017 Phone, mic chat, radio, or even in person if someone asks "can you hear me" I just say "no". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feather Data 131 February 25, 2017 Author Share February 25, 2017 (edited) theres a scam? ok well ive not had that one yet. can you hear me is a common thing for us, we work with clients who live in the countryside so quite often their mobile line cuts out, same with calling my parents. and also wireless landline phones are rubbish for it too. the quality is so bad so yeah i just deal with it The scam is common in the US, but may make its way abroad. Soon it can happen in Canada, and the UK, so be on your guard. the best response to give is as I quote. "I can hear you" Whatever you do, do not say yes, or something similar to sounding like you agree to something Edited February 25, 2017 by Feather Data Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmarston1 5,959 March 4, 2017 Share March 4, 2017 Well this never really happens to me, so I don't really have a plan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pr0m4NV14 839 March 4, 2017 Share March 4, 2017 I usually say "I don't know, you tell me." However when there is a telemarketer, I just blast Rick Astley's "Never gonna give you up" into the phone. My original character page! -Critique Wanted!- Click Me! Jennifer has a page too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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