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Police warning public about credit card scam via phone

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Big Island police are warning the public about a credit card scam.

Several citizens have reported receiving suspicious messages on their mobile devices. A recorded messages claims that the caller’s credit card or debit card has been deactivated due to a security breach and directs the recipient to press “1” to reactivate the card. Upon pressing “1,” the potential victim is directed to a live voice, usually a person with a foreign accent, who asks for confidential financial information, such as the card number, expiration date and other information that could lead to identity theft.

Police urge anyone who receives such a call to hang up without providing any identifying or financial information. In addition, they should call their wireless service provider to find out how they can block future nuisance calls originating from that number.

One Response to “Police warning public about credit card scam via phone”

  1. vet2640 says:

    I got a call like that, number is (718) 683-3104, did not answer because I do not know anybody from this area code, New York?, not sure. HPD, publish the phone numbers to alert citizens!!!!

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