[Nfbmt] hotel scam

[Edward Robbins]

                Greetings, 

          I received this bit of information in a message from a friend
today.  Since some of us just recently returned home from the East Coast, it
might be wise to consider & remember.  Every once in a while I get exposed
to things like this.

          Vigilance is the watch word.

Ted

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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  number 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 travelling should be aware of this one! 

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EDWARD C "TED" ROBBINS

, CEO MBEI, Treasurer NFB of Montana & MANAGER MAB EQUIPMENT PROGRAM

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