If you receive a phone call from someone you don’t know asking “can you hear me,” it would be in your best interest to probably hang up.
A new scam could make you a potential victim if you answer yes because that response is recorded by fraudsters and is used to make unauthorized charges on a phone or utility bill.
According to KTLA, victims are charged because the person already knows your phone number and phone providers pass through the third-party charges.
It is advised that you check your credit card and cable statements for unknown charges if you believe you may have been a victim.
Disputes for credit card charges can be discussed with the Federal Trade Commission and phone bill disputes can be discussed with the Federal Communications Commission.