[Yorkiemom1]

Originally Posted by Maximo

I received 3 phone calls this weekend that were scams. All 3 left voice mail messages telling me that it was urgent that I call about my cable service, my credit card, and bank account. I knew they were fraud instantly because the phone calls came through on my business line, which is not connected to any of the services that the scammers were calling about.

NEVER give information to someone who calls you and asks for you to "verify" your social security number, account number, or credit card number. They might claim to be from your bank, your cable provider, or some other service provider. Don't trust them. They will tell you that the situation is urgent and that you need to respond quickly.

Take a name and number and tell them you will return their call in minutes. Look the phone number up on the internet and you will find that other people have received scam calls from the number.

If you think a call is legitimate, call back using a phone number that you are 100% certain belongs to the service/company in question. For instance, your credit card -- call the 800 number on the back of your card. Your cable company -- call the 800 number on your monthly statement. Watch your bank statements and credit card statements closely this holiday season.

Dont call any number THEY give you....