Phone Call Scam: Scammers Request Credit Card Expiration Date
(City, State) – Local residents are being targeted by a phone call scam in which scammers are requesting credit card expiration dates. The calls appear to come from legitimate businesses, but they are actually attempts to steal your personal information.
Here’s how the scam works:
- You receive a phone call from someone who claims to be from a credit card company, bank, or another financial institution.
- The caller says that there has been suspicious activity on your account and they need to verify your information.
- They ask you to provide your credit card number, expiration date, and security code.
- They may also ask for your Social Security number or other personal information.
If you receive a call like this, do not provide any information. Hang up the phone and contact the customer service number on the back of your credit card or bank statement.
Scammers often use caller ID spoofing to make it appear that the call is coming from a legitimate business. They may also use scripts that sound very convincing. However, there are some telltale signs that a call is a scam:
- The caller is pushy and insistent.
- The caller asks for sensitive information, such as your credit card number or Social Security number.
- The caller offers a free gift or prize if you provide your information.
If you think you have been the victim of a phone call scam, contact your credit card company or bank immediately. You should also report the incident to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) at 1-877-382-4357.
Here are some tips to avoid phone call scams:
- Never give out your credit card number or other personal information over the phone unless you have initiated the call.
- Be suspicious of any calls that come from unfamiliar numbers.
- Hang up the phone if the caller is pushy or insistent.
- Contact the customer service number on the back of your credit card or bank statement to verify any suspicious activity.
