Phone Call Scam Targets Credit Card Customers
[City, State] – Scammers are targeting credit card customers with a new phone call scam, according to the [Local Law Enforcement Agency]. The scammers call victims claiming to be from their credit card company and ask for personal information, including their credit card number and Social Security number.
Scammers are targeting people with a variety of phone numbers, including local and international numbers. They often use caller ID spoofing to make it appear that the call is coming from the victim’s credit card company.
In one recent case, a resident received a phone call from someone claiming to be from his credit card company. The caller said there was suspicious activity on the victim’s account and asked for his credit card number and Social Security number to verify his identity.
The victim provided the information to the caller, who then used it to make unauthorized charges on his credit card.
The [Local Law Enforcement Agency] is urging consumers to be aware of this scam and to never give out their personal information over the phone, unless they are sure who they are speaking to.
If you receive a call from someone claiming to be from your credit card company, hang up and call the company back at the number on the back of your credit card.
Here are some tips to help you avoid falling victim to this scam:
- Never give out your personal information over the phone, unless you are sure who you are speaking to.
- If you receive a call from someone claiming to be from your credit card company, hang up and call the company back at the number on the back of your credit card.
- If you believe you have been the victim of this scam, contact your credit card company immediately and report the incident.
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