We do not have highwaymen in the highway code
Because they are no longer on the road
But your money, they still erode
They do it while still at your abode
.
You will not be held up with a blunderbuss
However , you could get into a real bad mess
This must not be allowed to be a guess
A problem we badly need to address
.
An invention of the modern era, is the super highway
Where much time can quickly get away
Be careful not to stray
Into an area what leads to affray
.
One should be aware of what is online
And watch out for the sign
Maybe somebody will take that which is mine
Can one get a warning on the grape vine
.
Thus a serious problem, a todays curse
Still their aims to empty your purse
On the telephone, they will converse
A situation, we must put in reverse
.
Now you can get an elaborate spiel
To get you to your card number reveal
So that they can, your money they steal
Shattered nerves, can take a long time to heal
.
The person, that was speaking, had the gall
Scamming was the reason for the call
For which he thought, I would fall
Giving my card number was just protocal
.
Reqired to my card number evaluate
That the information was up to date
Can you hurry up, Its getting late
Also implies that I was his mate
.
Then a journey to the local bank
To the manager, must be quite frank
Did not divulge vital information to the crank
For which, the lucky stars, I must thank
.
Written by Alan Morris
THE SPROWSTON POET
