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Victim Location 37865
Type of a scam Debt Collections
Caller stated they were from a financial institution bank (HSBC) collecting on an old debt, but could NOT tell me the dates or what the loan was for. Caller even recited the last 4 digits of my Social Security number. Scammer stated I needed to take care of this debt. I told the scammer I have never had an account or a loan with HSBC. Scammer was persistent that I settle the debt and proceeded to threaten to put a loan on my vehicles and they would be sending a certified letter arriving today. Yes, the scammer even knew what vehicles my family currently owns. Scammer gave me a phone number (Bean Station, TN) and a reference number attempting to be real legitimate. We proceeded to call the corporate offices of HSBC, and as suspected, I have never had an account with HSBC in my life. Woman from HSBC called with number with me on speakerphone, scammer hung up when she told him SHE was from HSBC and reporting to authorities.
Victim Location 37865
Type of a scam Debt Collections
Caller stated they were from a financial institution bank (HSBC) collecting on an old debt, but could NOT tell me the dates or what the loan was for. Caller even recited the last 4 digits of my Social Security number. Scammer stated I needed to take care of this debt. I told the scammer I have never had an account or a loan with HSBC. Scammer was persistent that I settle the debt and proceeded to threaten to put a loan on my vehicles and they would be sending a certified letter arriving today. Yes, the scammer even knew what vehicles my family currently owns. Scammer gave me a phone number (Bean Station, TN) and a reference number attempting to be real legitimate. We proceeded to call the corporate offices of HSBC, and as suspected, I have never had an account with HSBC in my life. Woman from HSBC called with number with me on speakerphone, scammer hung up when she told him SHE was from HSBC and reporting to authorities.
Victim Location 11232
Type of a scam Credit Cards
I received the following text message from (430) 206-0046:
As part of security measures,H.S.B.C decided to flag cards starting with 544368XXXXXXXXXX and 532561XXXXXXXXXX. CALL NOW the customer support at 1-516-888-7244
The recording simply asks the user to enter their debit card number.
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