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January 3, 2026
Tim Dowling: Is this a scam? I’ll have to ask my assistant
I don’t usually answer my phone if I don’t recognise the number, but this time I feel I ought to. A mistake, of course …
TL;DR
- The author received a call from a scammer who started laughing uncontrollably instead of proceeding with a fraudulent scheme.
- He also received a confusing text about a parcel delivery with a photo of a man he didn't know.
- These experiences make him question the distinction between incompetence and fraud in daily interactions.
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