Hello Mum.
Felicity?
Yes, who else would it be, why didn’t you answer before?
When?
Half an hour ago and several times before that.
I did get some caller unknown calls so of course I ignored them. I only answered this time accidentally. Why aren’t you calling from your phone?
Because I lost my phone, didn’t you get my text messages?
Was that really you, I thought it was one of those scams, I’m not daft. I’m certainly not going to be like those old people on You and Yours who lose all their money.
I wasn’t asking you for any money.
Good, because I’m certainly not sending any money to Morrocco. So are you enjoying your holiday?
I was till I Iost my phone.
Where did you lose it?
If I knew that I would probably have found it by now.
Where are you calling from?
I’m borrowing someone else’s phone so I can’t be long.
Whose?
A new friend.
Where’s Caroline?
Gone off on a trip with some bloke.
What, so you’re all on your own?
Mother, I’m 39, you don’t have to worry about me.
I obviously do if you’ve managed to lose your phone.
I just need you to go on line and get hold of my bank.
Can’t you phone them?
No, all that security stuff is on my phone.
I told you it’s not safe to do all your banking on your phone. How am I going to contact your bank, they closed my branch.
You just go on line.
But I don’t do on line banking for myself, let alone for anyone else and they would be suspicious. Come to think of it, how do I know this is you?
Of course it’s me, I’m your daughter.
But it could be one of those AI thingys cloning your voice…

Oh, what a tangled web we weave!
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We certainly do.
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I think my head just exploded.
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That’s always a risk when you read my blog Liz!
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Haha! Very clever, Janet. Things have gotten so bad I think my wife might be a scammer when her name comes up on Caller ID.
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Thanks Pete, yes it’s scary.
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unfortunately, things like this can happen for real… Both the losing of the phone and the scams…
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Yes Marina it can easily happen to anyone.
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Poor mum!
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My son lost his phone while on holiday in Spain in his campervan and had to ask his adult son to contact the bank to cancel his cards and get new ones issued. Luckily my grandson had all the bank details. Good job he didn’t ask me for help!
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That’s so funny, truth is stranger than fiction!
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AI scamming has only just got started, and I predict it is going to be hell on Earth.
You are ahead of the trend, Janet. Very true to life, and completely believable.
Well done! :) Best wishes, Pete.
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Thanks Pete, yes so true and how long before we’re not sure who is a real human blogger!
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Very believable because AI driven scams are definitely on the rise and losing a phone especially in a foreign country, has to be the worst nightmare. Enjoyed reading this!
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Thanks Diti, yes it would be a nightmare and the easiest thing to lose if you always have it out of your bag taking photos and sending messages!
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Haha, the world we live in.
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Hi, this be Geff Stampler and I like your post very much. Pleaze go online and wire me moneys so I can send you a birthday prezent.
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I have wired you lots of money as I love big birthday presents. I hope Pounds Stirling will be acceptable.
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Those are the pounds I like to gain!
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