Scam Type
Phishing Scam
Business Name Used
Phishing Scam
Date Reported
December 14, 2023
Postal Code
56093
Total Dollars Lost
$ 3
Scam Description
Victim received a card in the mail noting “Urgent! Action Needed”. He was told to call a number to receive a gift card for $700.00. He called the number and talked to a person who said his name was George Smith. Mr. Smith gave him a confirmation number and a Pin number; all the victim needed to do was give bank into and $2.95 to receive the GC, which he did. He was told he would receive the gift card on 12-8-23 via UPS. He did not receive the card and when he tried to call Mr. Smith again he wasn’t there and any option he picked in the “phone-tree” ended with a hand up. The victim contacted his bank and took care of it.
