This scam was brought to our attention by a Heritage Village resident. They received a robocall that a Mac Notebook and new iPhone were being charged to their account and looking for authorization. The number appears as a local number so it looks legitimate.
The robocall didn’t specify the last four digits of the account like a normal banking institution would because the purpose is to shock you and make you urgently provide the perpetrator with personal banking info. The robocall then tries to direct the victim to a menu so they provide that information regardless if you choose the option “No”.
Important things to remember
1) Your banking institution will not call you and ask to provide your account number.
2) If you’re ever unsure of the call, hang up and call your bank with the phone number provided on the back of your debit/credit card. Your bank already has account info and asks for verification such as last four of social and your zip code.
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