Beware, mateys! Be not ensnared by those bilge rats who claim to cut yer cable booty in twain!
2023-08-15
Avast ye! Beware, me hearties, o' treacherous cable bill scams! Shun ye disguised phone offers, for they be as crooked as a peg-legged pirate. And mark me words, never settle a debt with gift cards, lest ye be a scurvy landlubber!
Leroy from Conyers, Georgia fell victim to a cunning scam targeting Xfinity customers. He received a text message supposedly from Xfinity offering to cut his bill in half if he paid for four months in advance using a Target gift card. Later, he received another message stating that there was a problem with the system and was asked to call a certain number to resolve the issue. The scammer informed him that there was a problem with the system and Target cards, and asked him to purchase two eBay cards worth $200 each and submit them. He was promised that his original $350 would be refunded via a cashier's check overnight if he did this within three hours of the call. Leroy checked with Xfinity and they knew nothing about this offer. He contacted Target, but the money was already gone.This cautionary tale emphasizes the importance of staying informed and vigilant about the latest scams. Scammers often try to convince victims that they've won a prize or offer something in exchange for money. They may ask for payment with gift cards or request personal information. It's crucial to be cautious if you receive a text message from a random number with a link or attachment, as companies like Xfinity usually communicate through mail. Xfinity has also experienced incidents where scammers call victims, claiming to be from the company, and offering reductions in cable bills. They ask for account information to "confirm identity," but Xfinity does not make such calls unless initiated by the customer. Making payments with gift cards is generally a sign of a scam, as they are untraceable. Providing banking information over the phone should only be done to official numbers of companies you've contacted. Having antivirus software can help protect against malware from malicious links or attachments. Additionally, it's important to secure personal information and promptly report any missing bills to the provider. By following these precautions, one can avoid falling victim to scams.
If you have received any suspicious calls or texts regarding your cable bill, you can report them to CyberGuy.com.