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2. That one's been around for about 6 months. Another recent one is, Your package didn't clear

Reply to lambchopp59 (Original post)

Thu Jan 19, 2023, 09:43 AM

Jan 2023

Port of L.A. because import customs fee wasn't paid.

Call ...."

Oh. And Best Buys.... we processed your payment for a year's electronics protection.

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Hadn't heard this scam before yesterday: [View all] lambchopp59 Jan 2023 OP

Yes I got a similar one yesterday and many in email lately. Srkdqltr Jan 2023 #1

That one's been around for about 6 months. Another recent one is, Your package didn't clear 3Hotdogs Jan 2023 #2

I never got either of those. ShazzieB Jan 2023 #15

I used to get the automated "female" voice saying I was in trouble with the "tax department." John1956PA Jan 2023 #3

The Lincoln. I've only ever seen a few of those. 3Hotdogs Jan 2023 #5

It is a Mark II. I found the picture on the web. John1956PA Jan 2023 #13

Just one more variation on the old "you got a package" con. eppur_se_muova Jan 2023 #4

i get this email from Amazon all the time along with a warning from others including my... samnsara Jan 2023 #6

Your Amazon account has been suspended. twodogsbarking Jan 2023 #7

I might buy one of those air horns for boats in a can. multigraincracker Jan 2023 #8

I never respond phoenix75 Jan 2023 #9

I had that call this week, too Easterncedar Jan 2023 #10

I get texts and I block the number yellowdogintexas Jan 2023 #11

Last year one day I was getting these calls every half an hour. So I pressed 1 to speak to question everything Jan 2023 #12

Got a call from "The County Roof Inspector". I owe him $300 for inspecting my roof. Midnight Writer Jan 2023 #14