Scam-Reminders

Scam Reminders

1…(Scam Attempt) A resident was expecting a FedEx package. The resident received a Text stating that FedEx had attempted to deliver the package the day before. The text stated that there would be a one-dollar cost for a redelivery, therefore they would need information, which they already had, plus financial information. This resident immediately realized that this was a scam. Apparently the language used is exactly like that of FedEx customer service. The resident contacted FedEx and they advised that this was an attempted SCAM.
** NOTE…..FedEx does not charge for redelivery. Anytime you receive a text message asking for personal information, contact the person or company directly by phone to verify.

2….(SCAM ATTEMPT) An Email was received from one of our residents which stated that the resident owed the GEEK SQUAD a large amount of money for computer services. There was a phone number listed and directions to call if there were any questions. The resident called the number and explained that there must be some mistake. The scammer was very smooth and talked the resident into allowing him to take control of the resident’s computer. The conversation went on and on and eventually the resident was talked into making a money Wire Transfer to the scammer for what was supposed to be $290.00. The amount turned out to be $29,000.00. The resident later realized that this was a scam. The bank was contacted and the money transfer was stopped with no money lost by the resident.

3….(SCAM ATTEMPT) Another resident received a phone call from a scammer who allegedly represented PUBLISHERS CLEARING HOUSE. The scammer told the resident she had won the grand prize of several million dollars. The scammer further stated that they would present her with a check for the winnings at her house, the following day. The scammer further stated that to cover their expenses they would need a GIFT CARD in the amount of $350.00. The scammer gave the resident a phone number allegedly to New York Bank which was holding the millions of dollars in her name.

The resident called that number and was assured that “Yes” they were holding over a million dollars for her. This is all part of the scam and the number given to the resident was actually to someone working with the Scammer.

The resident then called me and I was able to convince her that this was a scam, and to call the Police and advise them of this scam. The scammer(s) never did come to the resident’s house.