Victim Location 85711
Total money lost $154.95
Type of a scam Phishing
Scammer calls asking to speak with a person by first name. Scammer hangs up after receiving the answer yes. Shortly after the call, a charge is being made to the debit/credit card with the inquired name on it. (Further charges were attempted but foiled.) The charges originated in Tempe AZ.
(Note regarding the loss of money: The financial institution caught and flagged this scam and will allow me (the card holder) to contest the charge. Otherwise this would have been a loss. Therefore I answer yes to the question if there was a loss.)
Victim Location 35611
Type of a scam Charity
404-413-6756 Calls claiming to be a charity to help local police and fire for disabled and deceased personnel. Computer message that drones on and on claiming to have tax deductible options for assisting local organizations.
NOT a local number to this area. Georgia exchange from downtown metro Atlanta area.
Have been advised by local PD and FD that if persons desire to assist that they can do so through the local police or fire department(s) to aid families and individuals affected by line of duty injuries or deaths.