Jun 22, 2017
I think he was trying to get you to say "yes" to record it for a relatively new scam that’s dangerous to you, your information and your identity.
"Once they have a recording on file of your voice saying ‘yes,’ scammers can then use it to authorize unwanted charges on bills, credit cards and more.
‘You say ‘yes,’ it gets recorded and they say that you have agreed to something,’ Susan Grant, director of consumer protection for the Consumer Federation of America, told CBS News.
The caller may also ask you to press a button to be placed on the ‘do not call’ registry, which is just a way for the crooks to find out if the number they called is active.
Bottom line: So don’t say anything and​ don’t press any buttons — just hang up!"