Green Dot Money Pak Scam Involving Fake Comed Agent Gets $1,000 From Victim On Arlington Heights Rd, Arlington Heights
Arlington Heights police received a report about 3:57 PM Friday of a successful scam involving ComEd and Green Dot Money Pak card in the block of 300 South Arlington Heights Road Arlington Heights, IL. Police received a report that an unknown offender called the victim claiming to be a representative from ComEd disconnection department and demanded payment for past due bills. The victim purchased $1000 in Green Dot Money Pak cards and provided the offender with the serial number from the Green Dot Money Pak cards.
The crime is reported to have occurred on Friday, November 7, 2014 between 03:47 PM and 03:56 PM.
Anyone having information about this or any other serious crime in Arlington Heights should submit an anonymous text tip by texting the keyword 847AHPD and your message to 847411(tip411) or call Arlington Heights Crime Stoppers at (847) 590-STOP. Callers are guaranteed anonymity and may qualify for a cash reward of up to $1,000.
THIS IS A SCAM- IF YOU EVER RECEIVE A PHONE CALL LIKE THIS OR FROM SOMEONE CLAIMING YOU OWE MONEY…JUST HANG UP!!! PLEASE DO NOT EVER USE A WIRE TRANSFER OR PURCHASE GIFT CARDS- GREEN DOT MONEY PAK CARDS, RELOADIT, ETC- TO PROVIDE PAYMENT. MAKE EVERY ATTEMPT POSSIBLE TO VERIFY THE INFORMATION.
WARNING FROM THE FTC ...
http://www.ftc.gov/news-events/press-releases/2013/09/ftc-warns-utility-bill-scam-asks-payment-greendot-paypal-or
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The crime is reported to have occurred on Friday, November 7, 2014 between 03:47 PM and 03:56 PM.
Anyone having information about this or any other serious crime in Arlington Heights should submit an anonymous text tip by texting the keyword 847AHPD and your message to 847411(tip411) or call Arlington Heights Crime Stoppers at (847) 590-STOP. Callers are guaranteed anonymity and may qualify for a cash reward of up to $1,000.
THIS IS A SCAM- IF YOU EVER RECEIVE A PHONE CALL LIKE THIS OR FROM SOMEONE CLAIMING YOU OWE MONEY…JUST HANG UP!!! PLEASE DO NOT EVER USE A WIRE TRANSFER OR PURCHASE GIFT CARDS- GREEN DOT MONEY PAK CARDS, RELOADIT, ETC- TO PROVIDE PAYMENT. MAKE EVERY ATTEMPT POSSIBLE TO VERIFY THE INFORMATION.
WARNING FROM THE FTC ...
http://www.ftc.gov/news-events/press-releases/2013/09/ftc-warns-utility-bill-scam-asks-payment-greendot-paypal-or
Read complete article on Arlingtoncardinal.com ...
http://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/?s=Green+Dot+Money+Pak+Scam+Involving+Fake+Comed+Agent+Gets+$1,000+From+Victim+On+Arlington+Heights+Rd,+Arlington+Heights
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