[GCARC] A Very Clever Scam

[Ray W2RM]

A very good possibility of this happening with just a little observation
from the parking lot or nearby place.

A Very Clever Scam 


 


This is one of the best scams I've heard about.  

 

You arrive at your hotel and check in  at the front desk. Typically when
checking in, you give the front desk your credit card (for any charges to
your room).
 
You go to your room and settle in.  All is good.
 
The hotel receives a call and the caller asks for (as an example) room 620 -
which happens to be  your room.
 
The phone rings in your room. You  answer and the person on the other end
says the following: 'This is the front desk. When checking  in, we came
across a problem with your charge card information. Please re-read me your
credit card  numbers and verify the last 3 digits numbers at the reverse
side of  your charge card.'
 
Not thinking anything wrong, since the  call seems to come from the front
desk you oblige. But actually, it is a scam by someone calling from outside
the hotel. 


They have asked for a random room number, then ask you for your credit card
and  address information. They sound so professional, that you think you are
talking to the front desk.
 
If you ever encounter this scenario on your travels, tell the caller that
you will be down to the front desk to clear up any problems. Then, go to the
front desk or call directly and ask if there was a problem. If there was
none, inform the manager of the hotel that someone tried to scam you of your
credit card  information, acting like a front desk employee.
 
This was sent by someone who has been duped........and is still cleaning up
the mess.
 
P.S.    Please, consider spreading the word by forwarding this e-mail (as a
"bcc"!). Who knows, you might just help someone avoid a nasty experience.
 
ANYONE traveling should be aware of this one!