I don't live in the US, but I do have a US-based phone number for business. The number gets a never-ending stream of spam SMS (text messages) from area codes far and wide warning me about cash due on packages I never ordered, inviting me to "spicy parties," and alerting me that members of my HOTLIST (whatever that is) are active now. Occasionally I'll get a call from a number I don't recognize and I just let it go to voice mail. Recently, I learned just how lucky I am when I got this message:
"Hello. My name is "David Green" and I'm calling from the Publishers Clearing House in regards to you being the second place lucky winner. Of 9.8 million dollars. Please give me a call back at 810-204-8927. Thank you."
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The spell trickles away to nothing. The merchant smiles. "Do you think you are the first magician to try to use lawless, thieving magic on a humble merchant?" He throws you into the street and bars the door.