Heads up! Mobile phone users need to be aware of this scam, and not fall prey to it. Currently Agency Blackberry users are reporting these “cramming” calls, however, they can be sent to any phone, including landlines and mobile devices. According to a BBB news release, a remote computer is sending thousands of calls to random cell phone numbers. The phone only rings once and then disconnects. Some curious customers then return the missed call and will immediately be charged hefty international call-fees and additional per-minute charges. Consumers, who have been scammed, indicate the calls come from the Caribbean Islands, including Grenada, Antigua, Jamaica, and the British Virgin Islands. Mobile phone users need to be on the lookout for this “one ring” scam that could result in unauthorized charges on your wireless bill. It is also recommended if you don’t recognize an out-of-state telephone number on your caller ID, ignore it. If you do answer, and no one speaks, hang up and do not call back. The practice of third parties placing unauthorized charges on wireless accounts is called “cramming.”
Posted on: Fri, 07 Feb 2014 15:44:13 +0000
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