[Nfbmt] hotel scam

[James Aldrich]

Hi Ted!  This is good information and I usually go to the front desk if 
there are problems. This is good to know and watch for!

Jim


Original message:
>                 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

> ***


> 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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