Subject: VISA or Master Cards Fraud - Beware ! The below message was passed on from Group Security. Due to the increasing amount of Credit card fraud in Indonesia, it is imperative you have all the information to stop you from becoming a victim Cheers some one Person calling says, "This is Michael Thomas (any name) and I'm calling from the Security and Fraud department at VISA. My Badge number is 12460. Your card has been flagged for an unusual purchase pattern, and I'm calling to verify. This would be on your VISA card issued by (name of) bank. Did you purchase an Anti-Telemarketing Device for $497.99 from a marketing company based in Penang?" When you say "No", the caller continues with, "Then we will be issuing a credit to your account. This is a company we have been watching and the charges range from $297 to $497, just under the $500 purchase pattern that flags most cards. Before your next statement, the credit will be sent to ... (gives you your address) is that correct?" You say, "Yes". The caller continues . . "I will be starting a fraud investigation. If you have any questions, you should call the 1800 number listed on your card 1-800-VISA and ask for Security. You will need to refer to this Control #". (then gives you a 6 digit number). "Do you need me to read it again?" Caller then says he needs to verify you are in possession of your card. "Turn the card over. There are 7 numbers; first 4 are 1234 (whatever) the next 3 are the security numbers that verify you are in possession of the card. These are the numbers you use to prove you have the card. Read me the 3 numbers." Then he says "That is correct. I just needed to verify that the card has not been lost or stolen, and that you still have your card. Do you have any other questions? Don't hesitate to call back if you do." You actually say very little, and they never ask for or tell you the card number. But after we were called on Wednesday, we called back within 20 minutes to ask a question. We're glad we did! The REAL VISA security dept told us it was a scam and in the last 15 minutes a new purchase of $497.99 was charged to our card. Long story made short . We made a real fraud report and cancelled the VISA card and they are re-issuing us a new number. What the scam wants is the 3 digit number and that once the charge goes through, they keep charging every few days. By the time you get your statement, you think the credit is coming, and then its harder to actually file a fraud report. NEVER EVER GIVE THE LAST 3 DIGITS of your credit card!!! REMEMBER: THE REAL VISA REINFORCED THAT THEY WILL NEVER ASK FOR ANYTHING ON THE CARD (THEY ALREADY KNOW EVERYTHING ABOUT US) !!!!. What makes this more remarkable is that on Thursday, I got a call from "Jason Karunakaran of MasterCard" with a word for word repeat of the VISA Scam. This time I didn't let him finish. I hung up. We filed a police report as instructed by VISA, and they said they are taking several of these reports daily and to tell friends, relatives and co-workers
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