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He expresses reservations about online shopping with credit cards, citing privacy concerns, and recommends security measures like covering webcams and being cautious about device vulnerabilities.
Common Scams and How to Outwit Them
The speaker recounts numerous scammer schemes—such as auto warranty calls and "urgent" notices about warrants or arrest threats. His humorous approach involves engaging scammers with exaggerated stories, which often results in their disconnecting—to the speaker's amusement.
He also discloses carrier scams that flood phone lines with multiple attempts—sometimes hundreds a day—and how most of these are automated. Recognizing whether you're speaking with a bot or a human can be a sign of illegitimacy; often, automated calls are easier to identify and dismiss.