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Warning: Phishing scams via telephone

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Real Estate Agent with Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 UT DRE# 6541633-SA00

Warning: Phishing scams via telephone

Be careful when someone calls your home requesting credit card information. Just this morning, I took a call from a woman claiming that my credit card was sent to collections and she needed some information from me.

Immediately, I questioned her statement saying that my bank has never called requesting information from me, they have my information. She told me I was looking for an argument; I told her "No, you haven't proven to me who you say you are and I'm only protecting my interests" and immediately disconnected the call.

I quickly called my bank and talked with customer service regarding my previous phone conversation. Be aware! There are phishing scammers out there looking:

  • to gain access to private information
  • to take advantage of your identity and assets
  • to get what they want by using intimidation tactics

He advised me if I receive another such call to do exactly what I did and immediately call the bank and report it. I thought this was important information to pass along to you all!

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David Monsour
Keller Williams Keystone Realty - Gettysburg, PA
ABR - www.realty-insights.com

This things are so aggrevating.  Why can't be people just make their money honestly.

Apr 17, 2010 06:57 AM
Gerry Michaels
Glasswork Media Arts - Gettysburg, PA
GettysburgGerry Social Meida

Wanda, one would think that this information is so obvious, yet so many people still give out the information. I guesss that is why they still do it....Thanks for sharing

Apr 17, 2010 07:10 AM
Malcolm Johnston
Century 21 Lanthorn Real Estate LTD., Trenton, Ontario - Trenton, ON
Trenton Real Estate

Wanda, it's so sad that we live in a time where we have to suspicious of just about everything.

Apr 17, 2010 07:14 AM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

David, I refuse to give out any information over the phone and if I am late on a payment, a notice should be sent through the mail.

Gerry, The moment she said collections, I went on high alert. More people need to cut the conversation short, hang up and contact the business directly.

Apr 17, 2010 07:22 AM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

Malcolm, I agree, it's a shame this is becoming the norm anymore. This is in thanks to those criminals taking advantage of hard working individuals!

Apr 17, 2010 07:25 AM
Debbie Walsh
SHAHAR Management - Middletown, NY
Hudson Valley NY Real Estate 845.283-3036

Good for you for being on the alert!

Apr 17, 2010 08:46 AM
Aaron Vaughn 830-358-0455
Conifer Builders LLC - Canyon Lake, TX

Wanda:

Thanks for the head's up! I thought this kind of thing would have disappeared by now. But preying on the elderly is a common problem with these types of things.

Apr 17, 2010 09:25 AM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

You just never know when you'll get a call like that Debra!

Aaron, After my grandmother's husband died, she was conned out of her entire life's savings by a scam artist. I'm glad I won't be seeing him in his final resting place!

Apr 17, 2010 01:18 PM
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

There are more people out there trying to scam you one way or the other.  Be very careful.

Apr 17, 2010 11:20 PM
Todd Clark - Retired
eXp Realty LLC - Tigard, OR
Principle Broker Oregon

See you were being smart and paying attention, so many people get worried and then stop thinking and that is how they catch people and people give up the information.

Apr 18, 2010 12:06 AM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

Gabe, We have to outsmart them by refusing to give them what they want.

Todd, It just didn't feel right and as soon as she said 'collections', I knew something was up!

 

Apr 18, 2010 06:49 AM
Tom Braatz Waukesha County Real Estate 262-377-1459
Coldwell Banker - Oconomowoc, WI
Waukesha County Realtor Real Estate agent. SOLD!

Wanda

I am amazed the level some people will go to con others; nothing suprises me anymore.

Apr 18, 2010 09:45 AM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

Tom, I'm with you on this one!

Apr 18, 2010 11:42 AM
Jim Frimmer
HomeSmart Realty West - San Diego, CA
Realtor & CDPE, Mission Valley specialist

As the world becomes more and more interconnected, this problem will get worse before it gets better, and I suspect it's not going to get better.

Apr 22, 2010 06:31 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

Jim, As long a ssomeone is able to pick up a phone and make that phone call, it will continue. We just need to get smarter to avoid getting scammed.

Apr 23, 2010 03:29 AM