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Do Not Call 1-202 524-3908 - it is a Fake Technical Support or Customer Service Number Operated by Scammers

Do not call or text 1-202 524-3908 because it is a fake DHL, Amazon, Apple, Facebook or other Internet giants technical support or customer service number. The fake number(1-202 524-3908) is being used by cybercriminals or scammers to trick online users into calling it. The cybercriminals do this by sending out fake emails or text messages like the one below, which claim the recipients should call for support or help.

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If the recipients call the number, they will get an automated message or a person asking them to enter their account credentials, personal information, including their social security numbers, bank account numbers, or other information the cybercriminals need in order to gain access to their potential victims’ accounts, steal their money and use their accounts fraudulently.

Recipients of the fake messages who have called 1-202 524-3908 and given out their banking information are asked to contact their banks for help, change the password of their online accounts, and contact their local authority if they gave out other sensitive information.

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