Credit card scam warning for Dorset residents (From Thisisdorset)

Credit card scam warning for Dorset residents

4:24pm Tuesday 7th February 2012 in News

RESIDENTS are being warned not to fall victim to a scam aimed at getting their credit card security numbers.

Dorset Police said that the victim receives a phone call from someone claiming to be from Visa, Mastercard or a similar company, telling them their account has been flagged up for an unusual purchase.

They claim to be phoning from the Security and Fraud Department and provide the victim with their badge number.

The victim is told they will be issued with credit to their account and the caller reads out their home address to confirm. The caller then asks for the three digit security number on the back of the victim’s credit card.

Residents are urged not to give out this information by Dorset Police.

Have you been a victim of this scam? Call the Echo on 01305 830 985.