OT: Lots of scams

[forty_three]

Hey, a lot of banks are suddenly reporting that their customers are receiving text messages stating that their debit cards are suspended for suspicious transactions and that you need to call a number to reactivate. Unsurprisingly, the numbers asks for the card number, PIN and Social Security number. I know one bank that has seen 7 different numbers in the past three hours.

Also of note, another bank is reporting the majority of their "victims" are in Indiana. Since I know we have some Indiana peeps on here, be careful.

The texts mention a specific bank, but are going to everyone in the area code.

Remember, scammers attack this time of year, and no reputable bank or credit card company will try to fix fraud issues via text or email. Even if you get a call from your bank, hang up and call back your branch or the number on your card.

NEVER GIVE OUT ANY INFO ON A PHONE CALL YOU DID NOT PLACE! And even if you did place it, verify the number actually belongs to your bank or credit card company.

 

[sabresfaninthesouth]

Hey, a lot of banks are suddenly reporting that their customers are receiving text messages stating that their debit cards are suspended for suspicious transactions and that you need to call a number to reactivate. Unsurprisingly, the numbers asks for the card number, PIN and Social Security number. I know one bank that has seen 7 different numbers in the past three hours.

Also of note, another bank is reporting the majority of their "victims" are in Indiana. Since I know we have some Indiana peeps on here, be careful.

The texts mention a specific bank, but are going to everyone in the area code.

Remember, scammers attack this time of year, and no reputable bank or credit card company will try to fix fraud issues via text or email. Even if you get a call from your bank, hang up and call back your branch or the number on your card.

NEVER GIVE OUT ANY INFO ON A PHONE CALL YOU DID NOT PLACE! And even if you did place it, verify the number actually belongs to your bank or credit card company.

This. So much this. Trying to direct dial the number the "rep" gives you may seem quicker than getting transferred around and automated systems, but it's so worth it.

 

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