Online Threat Alerts (OTA) - Alerting you to scams and frauds.
Do not call 1-708-852-0838 because it is a fake technical support or customer service number. The fake number(1-708-852-0838) is being used by cybercriminals or scammers to trick online users into calling it. The cybercriminals do this by sending out fake emails, text messages, or leave voice messages like the one below, which claim the recipients should call for support or help.
From: 410-100-001"FRM: 708-852-0838MSG: Your card has been limited. Contact Activation Center free: 1-708-852-0838"
From: 410-100-001
"FRM: 708-852-0838
MSG: Your card has been limited. Contact Activation Center free: 1-708-852-0838"
If the recipients call the number, they will get an Interactive Voice Response system or a person asking them for 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 1-708-852-0838 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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FAKE WOMAN CALLING and texting from phone number 1-708-374-8225 - Asking for money transfer to "her" Bank Account at PCN Bank - # 255004264615 - 2513 N Oak St - Myrtle Beach SC 29577
SCAM ALERT - FAKE WOMAN CALLIN FROM 1 (708) 374-8225 Asking for money transfer to "her" Bank Account at PCN Bank - # 255004264615 - 2513 N Oak St - Myrtle Beach SC 29577
SCAM ALERT - FAKE "young woman" asking for money transfer to "her" Bank Account at PCN Bank - # 255004264615 - 2513 N Oak St - Myrtle Beach SC 29577
I received a text asking for exactly above but gave them nothing.Definitely a scam.