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Voice search "activation" and SEO scam
This scam starts by targeting business owners. Scammers will use number spoofing to change to victims area code. The scammer will ask if the victim owns the business. Next, the scammer will try and sell you "Voice search activation". The scammers will claim that the victims name appears in voice search engines such as Amazon Alexa. The scammer claims that they can improve the visibility of the business on these voice search engines. Additionally, to sell the scam they include names of other local businesses to try and sell the scam. If asked for a website for their product they will provide a URL that leads to a blank webpage. The scammers will the try to offer a one time discount for registration over the phone, and pressure the victim into buying their service. The scammer will claim "you can only register for this one time", pressuring the victim even more. Prevention: Voice search activation is not a thing. Never give out financial information over the phone. Prevention:
