[Assam] Fwd: FW: New Scam make sure you read this

Tue, 30 Nov 2004 07:47:32 -0800

Just in case you encounter one of these characters.
 
Have a "Very Happy Holiday Season"
 
-Ajoy D. Hazarika

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Yikes!!  You never know who to believe!! ...Jo 
 
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Subject: Fw: New Scam make sure you read this

Thought I'd pass this along from a reliable source!
 
Regards,
 
Fred
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Sent: Monday, November 29, 2004 1:01 PM
Subject: New Scam make sure you read this

 

Subject: New Scam
 
Some of you may already know about this scam if not pay attention....



Worth the five minute read.

 VISA & MASTERCARD Telephone Credit Card Scam

This information is worth reading.  By understanding how the VISA &
Mastercard Telephone Credit Card Scam works, you'll be better prepared to
protect yourself.  Thanks to Dr.  Pat Cloney for passing this on.  Those con
artists get more creative every day.

 My husband was called on Wednesday from "VISA", and I was called on
Thursday from "MasterCard".  The scam works like this:

Person calling says, "this is <name>, and I'm calling from the Security and
Fraud Department at VISA.  My Badge number is 12460.  Your card has been
flagged for an unusual purchase pattern and I'm calling to verify.  This
would be on your VISA card which was issued by <name> bank.  Did you
purchase an Anti-Telemarketing Device for $497.99 from a marketing company
based in Arizona?"

 When you say "No", the caller continues with, "Then we will be issuing a
credit to your account.  This is a company we have been watching and the
charges range from $297 to $497, just under the $500 purchase pattern that
flags most cards.  Before your next statement, the credit will be sent to
(gives you your address), is that correct?"

You say "yes".  The caller continues...  "I will be starting a Fraud
investigation.  If you have any questions, you should call the 1-800 number
listed on the back of your card (1-800-VISA) and ask for Security.  You will
need to refer to this Control #" The caller then gives you a 6 digit number.
"Do you need me to read it again?"

 Here's the IMPORTANT part on how the scam works.  The caller then says, "he
needs to verify you are in possession of your card".  He'll ask you to "turn
your card over and look for some numbers.  There are 7 numbers; the first 4
are your card number, the next 3 are the 'Security Numbers' that verify you
are in possession of the card. These are the numbers you use to make
Internet purchases to prove you have the card.  Read me the 3 numbers".
After you tell the caller the 3 numbers, he'll say ,"That is correct.  I
just needed to verify that the card has not been lost or stolen, and that
you still have your card.  Do you have any other questions?"

After you say No, the caller then Thanks you and states, "Don't hesitate to
call back if you do", and hangs up.

 You actually say very little, and they never ask for or tell you the card
number.  But after we were called on Wednesday, we called back within 20
minutes to ask a question.  Are we glad we did!  The REAL VISA Security
Department told us it was a scam and in the last 15 minutes a new purchase
of $497.99 was charge on on our card.

 Long story made short, we made a real fraud report and closed the VISA
card, and they are reissuing us a new number.  What the scammers wants is
the 3-digit PIN number on the back of the card. Don't give it to them.
Instead, tell them you'll call VISA or Master card direct.  The real VISA
told us that they will never ask for anything on the card as they already
know the information since they issued the card!   If you give the scammers
your 3 Digit PIN Number, you think you're receiving a credit.  However, by
the time you get your statement, you'll see charges for purchases you didn't
make, and by then it's almost too late and/or harder to actually file a
fraud report.

What makes this more remarkable is that on Thursday, I got a call from a
"Jason Richardson of MasterCard" with a word-for-word repeat of the VISA
scam.  This time I didn't let him finish.  I hung up! We filed a police
report, as instructed by VISA.  The police said they are taking several of
these reports daily!   They also urged us to tell everybody we know that
this scam is happening.

Please pass this on to all your friends.  By informing each other, we
protect each other.   Thank-You.






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