
‘Guess who?’: do not supply an impostor’s identity
They let you guess a name, then use that relationship to ask for money.
Expand the four stages and response
- A new number: They claim a changed phone or lost contact list.
- Getting you to guess: They adopt the relative or friend’s name you suggest.
- An urgent loan: Medical bills, debt or cash-flow problems justify a transfer.
- Avoiding confirmation: They avoid callbacks through known channels and other checks.
Key warning: You may have supplied the familiar name yourself.
Break the chain: Call the previously saved number to confirm the person and the request.
Official sources and scope
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