The "yes "scam is merely a rumor, as a scammer doesn't actually need a recording of anyone's voice saying yes for a scam to succeed. It was hyped up by the Media and everyone simply jumped on the band wagon about it for a news article, but there is no evidence anywhere that anyone has fallen victim to such a scam. It is still good to stay alert and pay attention to a call and be sure not to give out personal information.
They called and hung-up w/ no message on May, 26. I noticed that it was a strange number. Turns out it was invalid? Thanks for the above posts. Usually these back brace scams come from NY, so if this number is spoofed, then NY is probably, still the true origin point. I agree that if you answer "yes" to any trick question: you will probably be charged for a back brace on some card. Go ahead and get one. LOL! If these calls continue as they have: we will ALL end-up with back problems, anyway! Thank your phone co. for selling your name and number on their lists; then turning around and selling you blocking features. And thank your bank for selling your name, etc. as a valid card holder on theirs...and, BOTH to anyone that can pay).
I have heard of a few victims, locally who actually claim to have had fraudulent charges after a "yes" telephone encounter. But I agree that the "yes" is not necessary to be scammed. I found a fraudulent charge on a statement, once, from an online Florida Co. I had never spoken to them, written to them (and at the time) had never used a computer. There is also the "Yes" sales closing trick .