October 31, 2022
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locked out
Last week that happened. I didn't know what to do, if I ever did obviously I forgot, just turn the computer OFF! No I called the listed number spent hours watching them control my system and explain what they were looking for and one screen even showed the IP's trying to get in! Russia popped up a couple times. I ended up signing a contract I have no copy of, writing a check for 2 yrs. service from them at $299.
Once I gave their url to Hairy she immediately let me know stop payment on the check a scam. (she's in Australia no less) Did that online and next day grabbed Wil and headed to the Credit Union around 10 a.m. to close the checking account and as the Saving acct. number close it was also closed. A frantic email went to my computer guy. In a couple days he came and picked up my computer! A day later he called to let me know what they did was fake!
I sat at home Sunday shredding two batches of checks as I had accidently over ordered. Then I started working on the utility auto pays. Just today I finished those. Or think I got them all. Early Thursday I had called the folks with Wil's retirement pay and got necessary cover sheet with the form in to them. I now have to get our doctor to make a diagnosis on him and with that and the power of attorney send that off so I can officially handle that account. Next came retirement from Sea World and they have to send their form. Today I talked to the VA for his disability and had to get him up to tell the woman it was OK for me to handle it. That's done. On to Social Security and she told me how to handle that online which I did for him, not mine yet. It will be next year before his money will flow back into the new account at the credit union. Thankfully we have enough money right now for groceries.
I have never felt so stupid but everyone I have talked to has assured me I'm not alone. These scammers are in Florida and when done should I let FL atty general know? Nah when I'm done I'm done.
4:30 and now it is time to decide what to do for supper. Sandwiches. Putting off groceries until after tomorrow's doctor visit. Then without having to find someone to drive us or me for awhile. I did drive to PetSmart for that expensive cat food. See another company has some, put in a call to vet haven't heard back yet.
Comments (12)
@fauquet: Thank you Michel. Anticipating a quiet day, maybe the crank phone recordings will also take a holiday.
If you are having the same holiday the best to you and yours.
I wish you, Bonnie, a great Thanksgiving, tomorow with more times of quietness and a lot less worries. I know it is hard but we can whish it with hope.
Love <3
Michel
Mary I've made no plans other than pick up egg nog and banana bread and a pie that will end up frozen. I don't use my oven hardly at all now. I tried to get the bean casserole at WalMart, they were out. It is just another day to Wil now.
Hi Bonnie,
What are you doing for Thanksgiving? Maybe we’ll get takeout from Boston Market, otherwise staying home, just the two of us. I’m looking forward watching the parades, dog show, and football. All that folderol is too much for these 2 oldies. Anyway Happy Thanksgiving if you celebrate and also your readers.
Mary a friend just brought stuffed green peppers for him. We don't eat out any more unless it is a burger place on the way home and then usually we bring it home to eat.
Hi Bonnie, happy Veterans Day. Maybe you and Will can take advantage of some the freebies offered at restaurants.
Thank you for your service.
@BLB: Thanks, Bonnie.
@fauquet: Prayers for you Michel.
@BLB: Life is not a long quiet river, Bonnie .
Tomorow I go to the hospital until Saturday night ( dialysis and surgery of leg vessels )
I wish the best for you.
Love
Michel
@fauquet: I feel hung over still Michel, I have to await paperwork from 2 places before I can even file for direct deposit.
This morning I have to drive to UPS to return walker wheels to Amazon. Free returns my backside. You have to take them some where.
You have been busy, Bonnie - unfortunately, some of the busy-ness was in educating yourself further about scammers. Bummer!
I am glad that you've not had more trouble exercising your POA for Wil's finances. I don't look forward to doing that sort of thing, myself, for my husband (I have the legal paperwork). As is, he usually gets the financial institution on the phone, establishes his ID with them, then tells them to talk to me (handing me his phone).
I marvel at how well you handle things. You are an inspiration!
it looks like you've been caught, Bonnie, but you've recovered well;
I'm afraid it could happen to me too!
I admire how you manage to secure the future.
Love <
michel
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