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Offline SeanJohnson

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Department of Health Called Me
« on: September 13, 2021, 04:44:18 PM »
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  • We have a landline for the kids to use if they need to call us (i.e., it is pretty much for outbound calls only; we NEVER answer it when it rings, since nobody we know has that number).

    Except this afternoon, my 9 year-old answered it because he thought it was me calling (not sure why):

    Son: "Hello?"

    MDH: "Hi, this is the Minnesota Deparment of Health.  Is your mom or dad home?"

    Son: "What?  I thought you were my dad.  [CLICK!]"

    :laugh2::laugh1:
    Rom 5: 20 - "But where sin increased, grace abounded all the more."

    Offline Seraphina

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    Re: Department of Health Called Me
    « Reply #1 on: September 13, 2021, 05:36:03 PM »
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  • This! :laugh1::laugh2:

    Did they call back?  It may have been a scam call. 
    I received one recently from a woman who said she was with the South Dakota Board of Health.
    I don’t normally answer unknown numbers, but I was expecting a call about a defective item I purchased online. Often online businesses contract out their customer service departments. 
    It took a few seconds for me to register what was said, “This is Julie calling from the SD Dept. of Health. Is _____ there?”  (She used my legal given name, not what I go by with family and friends.  This quirk has come in handy for years!)  I asked her, “How’s the weather out there?”  She paused and said, “Cloudy, I’m calling to—“. I cut her off by saying, “Wrong number!” and hanging up.  The last time I was in South Dakota was 1969!  She didn’t call back, sure sign of a scam!
    Or maybe I was going to be offered a free SD vacation for getting the jab?  💉:jester:


    Offline Viva Cristo Rey

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    Re: Department of Health Called Me
    « Reply #2 on: September 13, 2021, 06:30:05 PM »
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  • When I get those weird calls about my car warranty, I ask them if they love Jesus.  :incense:
    May God bless you and keep you

    Offline Seraphina

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    Re: Department of Health Called Me
    « Reply #3 on: September 13, 2021, 08:40:32 PM »
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  • When I get those weird calls about my car warranty, I ask them if they love Jesus.  :incense:
    I have three phone numbers, and I get at least one call per phone per day.  It’s very annoying!