"can you hear me?" phone scam
Posted: Tue May 02, 2017 11:09 pmVictims receive an unsolicited phone call (business or home number) … after you answer, the scammer will simply say “Can you hear me?” several times. Most people say “yes”.
The scammer then ends the call. It is believed that the scammer is recording your “yes” response and that this recording is being used to authorise payments or charges – in your name!!! Good luck disputing or contesting the payment or charge after the event with a recording of your “yes” on file authorising it
Sources:
http://mypolice.qld.gov.au/mackay/2017/04/26/can-hear-phone-scam/
http://www.snopes.com/can-you-hear-me-scam/