More Phone Scams

We can put you in jail if you don't pay your _______________.

So what could fill in the blank?

Taxes
Parking tickets
Library fines
Special assessment fees
Special bank charges

All of these are fictional, but telephone scam artists will try to convince you that without prompt payment you could be subject to aggressive collection action or even put in jail.

Hang up the phone.

Better yet, if you do not know who is calling let the call go to voice mail. Never answer the phone if you do not know who is calling. Protect your castle!