A scam that scams you by informing ‘You have been scammed’
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Stranger calls at home informing you that a phishing scam has pasted your confidential account information all over the net. He says he represents the “International Verification Society” or “National Verification League” and offers you with help. This is the call many residents of Midland-Odessa area are complaining to the local BBB office that they have been receiving since Wednesday morning.
In order to avail of the service the fraudster requires you to get out your check book and to shoot out your account number and whatever other secret data you are willing to gift away to him. As happens, he says this is a precautionary measure to confirm the account is really yours.
The fraudster is hoping to burgle your account after getting hold of your account access codes or using your personal details to open a fresh credit account. You either end up cleaned out of all your hard-earned money or paying up for luxuries enjoyed by the scammers online at your expense.
Authorities note this to be the most brazen attempts by phishers to get at your account information. As of now, investigations have revealed little else of the scam. Authorities warn, however, the caller is a pushy and clever customer. As a matter of fact, they suspect that the fraudster/s are tapping into ordinary phone lines and using them to make the scam calls. Because of this, investigators are having a hard time in tracing their calls.
Only one woman has reported falling for the scam as yet. Many more may have become victims without realizing it.
Source: NewsWest9.com
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