Put your wallets away, you aren't winning 10 thousand dollars. That's what residents in the area have been told by a phone-scam artist. The person claims to be from Winners and is doing customer appreciation calls, saying they will send you 10 grand. But in order to do so, they need your credit card information. Police want to remind people that if they get this call, hang up, and to never give your credit card information if you have won a prize.
Monday, July 16, 2012
Police Warn Of Winners Scam
Put your wallets away, you aren't winning 10 thousand dollars. That's what residents in the area have been told by a phone-scam artist. The person claims to be from Winners and is doing customer appreciation calls, saying they will send you 10 grand. But in order to do so, they need your credit card information. Police want to remind people that if they get this call, hang up, and to never give your credit card information if you have won a prize.
