Scammers Are At It Again.

[redarrow]

Got a post card today saying I need to schedule a pickup for a pkg.Before calling I decided to do some research instead. Here's what I found.

http://westernmichigan.bbb.org/article/consumer-alert--fake-package-pickup-postcard-%28again%29-23951

[Hognutz]

Good thing that you were on your toes, Red. Imagine some elderly couple that take the bait, hook, line and sinker. I hate people that live at the expense of others. Especially when they prey on the vulnerable. (and sometimes stupid). They need to do more than slap their hands..

[ctwny1]

Thanks for the heads up. Why can't these types of low lifes be held accountable and thrown in jail.

[spurman]

We got a call last week saying it was a local bank and there was a problem with my account and if I didn't get in touch with them I couldn't use my debit card. Since I do not have a debit card with this bank, I checked with the bank and sure nuff it was a scam. Called the authorities and they already had several reports about this scam. Sad thing was some people were taken in and gave out their bank information.

I know this is a old scam but people are still falling for it.

[mossy835]

If they put their brains and time into a legitimate business they would be successful. I feel for the ones that get taken and would like to see the penalty so severe when caught that they will not go there again.
Good post!