Walmart Playstation 5 Scam Call - How to Protect Yourself

The "Walmart Playstation 5" call below, which claims a pre-authorized purchase of PlayStation 5 with a special edition impulse 3D headset has been ordered on the recipients' accounts, is a scam. The scammers are attempting to lure the recipients into calling the phone number back to dispute the charge; at this point, the scammer will request personal and financial information. They may also request remote access to the recipient’s device, claiming they need the access to cancel the order or process a refund. If given access, the scammer can install malware, steal data, or use the access to extort the victim into paying a ransom demand. In some schemes, the scammer will instruct the individual to purchase gift cards as part of the refund process.