The Techie One

Snopes says it's unproven, but I've received oe of these calls. http://www.snopes.com/can-you-hear-me-scam/

'Can You Hear Me?' Scam Warning - Snopes.com | The definitive Internet reference source for urban legends, folklore, myths, rumors, and misinformation. Dozens of news outlets reported on a purported scam wherein fraudsters supposedly falsify charges by randomly calling people and asking 'Can you hear me?'

http://www.marinij.com/article/NO/20150307/NEWS/150309852

Marin Snapshot: San Rafael man runs youth technology program in Marin City Etienne Douglas of San Rafael has been interested in computer technology since he was 5-years-old, playing with gadgets his stepfather, who was employed by IBM, brought home from work.Douglas, 38, shares his ongoing passion for computers by run