Broadband Tech > Security > Scam and Phishbusters > [Phish] Telephone phishing thread

reply to SSidlov

Re: [Phish] Telephone phishing thread

reply to nwrickert
I just got a call on my landline from "000-000-0000 VERIZON DSL" Some snarky-sounding dude with an Indian accent said he was "from Verizon Security Department" to let me know my online account has been taken over by pirates because "Homeland Security Association" says they "detected copyright music, movies or adult material in [my] home." "If you please give your login ID, password, full name, SSN, and the bank account you pay your Verizon bill, I will verify I spoke with you and remove the restrictions imposed on you by law."

I told him I really appreciated his taking the time to contact me but "I am the Chief Executive Superior of Homeland Security Association and have to put [him] on report for not following the script correctly." He told me that I was going to "experience extreme legal difficulty," dropped a couple of f-bombs and hung up.

This is plainly an attempt to get account login credentials, along with bank account info. The scammers could also easily use the name of any ISP (AT&T, Comcast, etc.) DON'T GIVE THE CALLER ANY INFO, no matter what caller ID says.

As always, if you have any doubts about the legitimacy of a caller, hang up immediately and contact the company on the phone number from your statement.
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"Keep calm and carry on."

reply to nwrickert
Got the following text on my cell phone:

From: Important1
Subj: Important1
Msg: Important information regarding your Wells Fargo Account. For more information please contact us at 888-854-3824. Thank you.

I don't have a Wells Fargo Account.

That was probably sent to many people, on the off chance that some would have accounts.

The general rule applies - if you are concerned that there might be a problem, call the number that is on your credit card or bank statement. DO NOT call the number received in unsolicited text message, email, phone calls, etc.
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AT&T Uverse; Zyxel NBG334W router (behind the 2wire gateway); openSuSE 11.4; firefox 7.0

reply to nwrickert
Where to report if this happens?

Thanks!

Post here.

If you think it's a serious enough case, you can report to your local police and possibly to the FBI. However, unless strong evidence is there, you will have difficulty getting the police to take it seriously.
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AT&T Uverse; Zyxel NBG334W router (behind the 2wire gateway); openSuSE 12.1; firefox 9.0

reply to nwrickert
I jist posted this: »[Scam] Interesting phone scam

Anyone else have a similar experience? I googled the number and found two similar reports, including one from September 2011. Amazing that they would keep the same number and M.O. for so long!
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Jim Kyle