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Maximo · 10-07-2011, 04:55 PM

My father and I have a Wells Fargo bank account with both of our names on it. We both received text messages indicating that our account had been frozen and that we should immediately call the number listed.

We called out of curiosity and a static-filled automatic message told us to first enter our account number and information. Ha! Of course, we did not.

We are convinced that our numbers and bank name were culled from our AT&T wireless phone account because that is the only common source for both of our phone numbers & bank name.

We alerted Wells Fargo and found the scam number listed on the internet under notorious scams.

Just a friendly reminder to never give out your personal information, bank or credit card info, unless you are absolutely certain you are talking to a legitimate source. Always call the phone numbers listed on your cards and never numbers you receive in text messages or email. If a live person calls you and asks you to verify information, tell them you will call back using a phone number that you know is legitimate.

Maximo · 10-07-2011, 04:59 PM

Scams are getting worse...this year is the first time I have ever been hit. After Citibank was hacked, I found $9000 in fraudulent charges on my card. Citibank took care of it right away.

yorkieusa · 10-07-2011, 05:09 PM

I can see you've had an interesting day. A good warning for all.

QuickSilver · 10-07-2011, 05:13 PM

I had something similar happen - I got a very professional, automated voicemail saying that I was being sent a new debit card for security reasons, and to call the "number on the back of my card, xxx-xxx-xxxx" to activate it - my current card would stop working by the Xth..

Fortunately, I was lazy and called the ACTUAL # on the back of my card to say that I was travelling, and wouldn't be able to pick up a new debit card. At that point, they said they hadn't sent me any message about my account.

In retrospect, I realized that the message didn't identify which bank it was calling from. However, the vmail sounded very real. It even had that automated sound to the dates: "Your current card will deactivate on. Sep-TEM-ber. Ninth. At. Five. pee-EM."

capt_noonie · 10-07-2011, 05:19 PM

Wow good reminder. Thanks.

Maximo · 10-07-2011, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by QuickSilver

I had something similar happen - I got a very professional, automated voicemail saying that I was being sent a new debit card for security reasons, and to call the "number on the back of my card, xxx-xxx-xxxx" to activate it - my current card would stop working by the Xth..

Fortunately, I was lazy and called the ACTUAL # on the back of my card to say that I was travelling, and wouldn't be able to pick up a new debit card. At that point, they said they hadn't sent me any message about my account.

In retrospect, I realized that the message didn't identify which bank it was calling from. However, the vmail sounded very real. It even had that automated sound to the dates: "Your current card will deactivate on. Sep-TEM-ber. Ninth. At. Five. pee-EM."

Other than the static, the automated message we heard when we called the number sounded pretty good too.

kdhawks · 10-08-2011, 08:49 AM

Thanks for the information! I am ridiculously obsessive about all of my accounts. I had a bank account hacked in 2008 right before I went on vacation.

Bank replaced the money immediately, but my cards were frozen. Had to carry some cash and use an alternate account which was not "vacation money" - so a big inconvenience.

Lil Sis · 10-08-2011, 09:06 AM

There was a case a while back on the news.. a lady had her purse stolen. Her husband got a text message from her stolen phone saying she forgot the pin number on her card.. could he send it to her. He didn't know her purse was stolen so he texted her the info, the crooks totaled out their account because they had her wallet with the card.

That wouldn't work with my dh and I.. we have separate accounts - both names on each but different account we use. He doesn't even know my pin number lol... of course I know all his stuff

J_is_my_initial · 10-20-2011, 09:28 AM

I have received several of the Bank of America emails saying to contact them about my acct. The funny thing is I do not have an account with them and never have.

Maximo · 10-20-2011, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by J_is_my_initial

I have received several of the Bank of America emails saying to contact them about my acct. The funny thing is I do not have an account with them and never have.

That is odd! So much strange stuff going on.

RileyDC · 10-20-2011, 11:40 AM

A lot of Strange stuff....
I just almost got ripped off by the eye doctor I HAD been going to, for years.
I always thought they were a teeny bit shady...
Well, he is having a problem fitting my right contact for some unknown reason.... I have had to go in 3 or 4 times...and he still can't get it right! Actually he keeps ordering the wrong Trial Lenses or doesn't order them at all... and now messed up the left one, as well!!

I called my eye insurance company to find out what my options are for bagging him and going to another doctor even though they had already paid him for beginning of September's services. Well, we found out that He charged me for the fitting, which he had me pay out of pocket and he charged the insurance company for the fitting!! The insurance company is sending me a check, this week....and I have an eye appt. with a new guy, tomorrow morning and can submit a reimbursement form for it!!

Maximo · 10-20-2011, 07:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RileyDC

I called my eye insurance company to find out what my options are for bagging him and going to another doctor even though they had already paid him for beginning of September's services. Well, we found out that He charged me for the fitting, which he had me pay out of pocket and he charged the insurance company for the fitting!! The insurance company is sending me a check, this week....and I have an eye appt. with a new guy, tomorrow morning and can submit a reimbursement form for it!!

That is unbelievable! Can't trust anyone anymore.

McheleM · 10-20-2011, 10:44 PM

I love when I get calls to lower the interest rate on my credit cards..... Ummm, I dont have any credit cards. Other than a house payment, we are debt Fred and prefer to keep it that way. We've also gotten emails about our bank of America debit card (which we don't have) and our wells Fargo acct (again, dont have). Pretty ridiculous.

My daughter getting calls about the warranty on her car- she doesn't own one, she drives ours and it's a 2004. Pretty sure that warranty is long gone!

manina · 10-24-2011, 07:16 PM

I get emails all the time about my bank of america card , that I can't use it for what ever reason , I went into the bank with a copy and they never send any emails.
I quess you have to be a step ahead of these people and just know thay you dont give anyone over the phone that call you for your ss # or credit card #.
Around 5 years ago someone call my brother and he answer every question that was ask to him, and a week later he went to use his dedit card and he had no money in the acct he was overdr he now own the bank money.
It took him a good 7-8 months to fix that mess. He had to go to another bank to open a acct, cause the first one didn't want his money they wanted him to pay them for the overdr on his acct. He learn he doesn't know it all and not to truth everyone that gives him a line and he learn to hang up everytime someone calls for his personal Information he always tells me he is street smart and I always tell him ok but not phone smart Lol !!!

bark@ulater !!!!!
manina,mileyandmax

J_is_my_initial · 10-24-2011, 11:07 PM

Just got an email from H & R block for my dtr. We use my email when do her taxes. We did not use them that I remembered and dh and dtr sd we used online another company. It said something about how she had received copy of her tax return but it had not been sent in and processed yet. Funny, she received a tax refund in March. Of course they wanted her to go to a website and give info. I deleted it but I had meant to keep it and contact the company. Thier website says they will not send emails asking for info. SO BEWARE.

10-07-2011, 04:55 PM	#1
Maximo ♥ Maximo and Teddy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 25,041	Scam warning My father and I have a Wells Fargo bank account with both of our names on it. We both received text messages indicating that our account had been frozen and that we should immediately call the number listed. We called out of curiosity and a static-filled automatic message told us to first enter our account number and information. Ha! Of course, we did not. We are convinced that our numbers and bank name were culled from our AT&T wireless phone account because that is the only common source for both of our phone numbers & bank name. We alerted Wells Fargo and found the scam number listed on the internet under notorious scams. Just a friendly reminder to never give out your personal information, bank or credit card info, unless you are absolutely certain you are talking to a legitimate source. Always call the phone numbers listed on your cards and never numbers you receive in text messages or email. If a live person calls you and asks you to verify information, tell them you will call back using a phone number that you know is legitimate. __________________ Kristin, Max and Teddy

10-07-2011, 04:59 PM	#2
Maximo ♥ Maximo and Teddy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 25,041	Scams are getting worse...this year is the first time I have ever been hit. After Citibank was hacked, I found $9000 in fraudulent charges on my card. Citibank took care of it right away. __________________ Kristin, Max and Teddy

10-07-2011, 05:09 PM	#3
yorkieusa Crazy about Kacee! Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 21,173	I can see you've had an interesting day. A good warning for all. __________________ Karen Kacee Muffin 1991-2005 Rest in Peace My Little Angel

10-07-2011, 05:13 PM	#4
QuickSilver Thor's Human Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 5,929 Blog Entries: 31	I had something similar happen - I got a very professional, automated voicemail saying that I was being sent a new debit card for security reasons, and to call the "number on the back of my card, xxx-xxx-xxxx" to activate it - my current card would stop working by the Xth.. Fortunately, I was lazy and called the ACTUAL # on the back of my card to say that I was travelling, and wouldn't be able to pick up a new debit card. At that point, they said they hadn't sent me any message about my account. In retrospect, I realized that the message didn't identify which bank it was calling from. However, the vmail sounded very real. It even had that automated sound to the dates: "Your current card will deactivate on. Sep-TEM-ber. Ninth. At. Five. pee-EM." __________________ If you love something, set it free. Unless it's an angry tiger.

10-07-2011, 05:19 PM	#5
capt_noonie www.yorkierescue.com Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Las Vegas & Orange County Posts: 17,408	Wow good reminder. Thanks. __________________ The T.U.B. Pack! Toto, Uni, & Bindi RIP Lord Scrappington Montgomery McLimpybottom aka El Lenguo the Handicapped Ninja 10-12-12

10-08-2011, 08:49 AM	#7
kdhawks Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 2,359	Thanks for the information! I am ridiculously obsessive about all of my accounts. I had a bank account hacked in 2008 right before I went on vacation. Bank replaced the money immediately, but my cards were frozen. Had to carry some cash and use an alternate account which was not "vacation money" - so a big inconvenience. __________________ katy&levi

10-08-2011, 09:06 AM	#8
Lil Sis Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 8,008	There was a case a while back on the news.. a lady had her purse stolen. Her husband got a text message from her stolen phone saying she forgot the pin number on her card.. could he send it to her. He didn't know her purse was stolen so he texted her the info, the crooks totaled out their account because they had her wallet with the card. That wouldn't work with my dh and I.. we have separate accounts - both names on each but different account we use. He doesn't even know my pin number lol... of course I know all his stuff __________________ Shinja mom to Remy lil Sis to Bailey and Sammy

10-20-2011, 09:28 AM	#9
J_is_my_initial YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Knoxville,Tennessee Posts: 3,073	I have received several of the Bank of America emails saying to contact them about my acct. The funny thing is I do not have an account with them and never have. __________________ PAWPRINTS AND DOG HAIR ENHANCE MY PERSONAL STYLE.

10-20-2011, 11:40 AM	#11
RileyDC BANNED! Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Washington DC Posts: 4,183	A lot of Strange stuff.... I just almost got ripped off by the eye doctor I HAD been going to, for years. I always thought they were a teeny bit shady... Well, he is having a problem fitting my right contact for some unknown reason.... I have had to go in 3 or 4 times...and he still can't get it right! Actually he keeps ordering the wrong Trial Lenses or doesn't order them at all... and now messed up the left one, as well!! I called my eye insurance company to find out what my options are for bagging him and going to another doctor even though they had already paid him for beginning of September's services. Well, we found out that He charged me for the fitting, which he had me pay out of pocket and he charged the insurance company for the fitting!! The insurance company is sending me a check, this week....and I have an eye appt. with a new guy, tomorrow morning and can submit a reimbursement form for it!! Last edited by RileyDC; 10-20-2011 at 11:41 AM.

10-20-2011, 10:44 PM	#13
McheleM Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Mesquite, TX Posts: 2,659	I love when I get calls to lower the interest rate on my credit cards..... Ummm, I dont have any credit cards. Other than a house payment, we are debt Fred and prefer to keep it that way. We've also gotten emails about our bank of America debit card (which we don't have) and our wells Fargo acct (again, dont have). Pretty ridiculous. My daughter getting calls about the warranty on her car- she doesn't own one, she drives ours and it's a 2004. Pretty sure that warranty is long gone! __________________ "You've never learned to live until you've done something for someone for which they can never repay you."~Ralph Hall. Last edited by McheleM; 10-20-2011 at 10:46 PM.

10-24-2011, 07:16 PM	#14
manina Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Orlando/IL Posts: 1,223	I get emails all the time about my bank of america card , that I can't use it for what ever reason , I went into the bank with a copy and they never send any emails. I quess you have to be a step ahead of these people and just know thay you dont give anyone over the phone that call you for your ss # or credit card #. Around 5 years ago someone call my brother and he answer every question that was ask to him, and a week later he went to use his dedit card and he had no money in the acct he was overdr he now own the bank money. It took him a good 7-8 months to fix that mess. He had to go to another bank to open a acct, cause the first one didn't want his money they wanted him to pay them for the overdr on his acct. He learn he doesn't know it all and not to truth everyone that gives him a line and he learn to hang up everytime someone calls for his personal Information he always tells me he is street smart and I always tell him ok but not phone smart Lol !!! bark@ulater !!!!! manina,mileyandmax

10-24-2011, 11:07 PM	#15
J_is_my_initial YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Knoxville,Tennessee Posts: 3,073	Just got an email from H & R block for my dtr. We use my email when do her taxes. We did not use them that I remembered and dh and dtr sd we used online another company. It said something about how she had received copy of her tax return but it had not been sent in and processed yet. Funny, she received a tax refund in March. Of course they wanted her to go to a website and give info. I deleted it but I had meant to keep it and contact the company. Thier website says they will not send emails asking for info. SO BEWARE. __________________ PAWPRINTS AND DOG HAIR ENHANCE MY PERSONAL STYLE.