Telephone Credit Card Scam
The
telephone
credit card scam generally targets college students and people who may
be a credit risk.
Here's
How it Works
An
operator pretending to represent a credit card company calls the
consumer's residential telephone number and tells the consumer that
he/she has been approved for a credit card.
In
order to get the credit card, they need to provide some personal
information. The operator tells the consumer that the deal is
only good today, and they must give the information now or lose out on
the deal.
Here's
How to Avoid The Telephone Credit Card Scam
Never
give your personal information to anyone who calls you that you don't
know. Even if the caller seems legitimate, you should check into
it first by getting the caller's name, company name, and call back
number.
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