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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 warning public about credit card scam via phone

Posted on 2:17 pm, Thursday, October 27, 2011. Tags: , ,

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 […]

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Big Island police are warning the public about an apparent financial scam that appears to be widespread. Numerous people have reported receiving cell phone messages claiming the recipients are eligible for a lower interest rate on their credit cards.

Credit card scams increasing according to police

Posted on 4:30 pm, Thursday, June 16, 2011. Tags: ,

Big Island police are warning the public about an apparent financial scam that appears to be widespread. Numerous people have reported receiving cell phone messages claiming the recipients are eligible for a lower interest rate on their credit cards.

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