Scammers are spoofing bank phone numbers to rob victims
It can be a very convincing trick… “You can check the number in your display online sir. You’ll see I’m really calling from your bank.” That is, of course, if you are unaware that phone numbers can be spoofed. Then again, they wouldn’t be successful scammers if they weren’t convincing. If you suggest calling them…
Received unsolicited text asking me to call this number for an Obamacare plan. Phone number was for American Service Insurance and telescammer claimed the government, not American Service Insurance was texting me. Liars and frauds.
Nuisance Jan 26, 2016 00