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One of the most prevalent scam tactics highlighted involves phone calls claiming to be from government agencies such as the IRS or Social Security Administration. The speaker firmly states that legitimate government bodies do not initiate contact via phone calls demanding immediate payments or threatening legal consequences. Instead, official notices typically arrive through certified mail.
He shares humorous anecdotes about engaging scammers with playful responses—like feigning distress or acting overly crazy—which often causes them to hang up. The underlying message is clear: do not entertain these calls, and if you suspect a scammer, scene or not, hang up promptly.