How To Avoid The Latest Credit Card Scam – Stealing Your Card Verification Code.
This scam starts with a phone call usually at your home. The callers do not ask for your card number, they already have it. By understanding how the VISA & MasterCard Telephone Credit Card Scam works, you’ll be better prepared to protect yourself or staff.
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 12457. 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 of 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?”
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