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I aggressively assert the 'how many points is it" aspect - also why a well groomed backlog helps - so when people come to you with these kind of requests, you make THEM decide what to sacrifice, not you.
If it's 3 points, tell them to choose which 3 pointer to remove from the sprint/ delivery.
It sounds odd, but my first answer to any request is no - since there's a reason we're working in sprints/ have a plan/ are delivering the way that we are.
If you want to be extra sneaky, and there's more than one person asking for changes, have a bigger, broader meeting, and let them understand that the metaphorical "pie" doesn't get bigger; the slices can just change size, so if person A wants a bigger slice, person B's slice will be smaller. I know if sounds harsh - but they are trying to make their bad planning/ foresight your problem - put it back on them.