How the scam works:
Scammers set non-stop phone calls, in the form of automated voice messages, alerting recipients that their debit cards are inactive, frozen or locked.
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The automated system prompts listeners to press 1 to re-activate the card and, once the key is pressed, the robot asks for their card number and PIN.
How to avoid:
Never trust automated voice messages when you pick up a call. Just hang up.
How to report:
Make your family and friends aware of this scam by sharing it on social media using the buttons provided. You can also officially report the scammers to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) using the link below:
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I received a call at 3 am this morning with the phone number listed as "0000000". Because my father is unwell, I answered it despite the odd number, concern it might be an odd extension from a hospital or emergency services personnel. It was the same recorded message as above, a "frozen account" and to press one for more details. Of course I hung up without responding.
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VA, USA to notify me that my debit cards were frozen and to press 1 for more information. I just hung up and figured that if it was important enough I would have received a personal call from a live person. Just to see what would happen I called the number back and of course did not get through to anyone.
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