Looks like phishers are now using the phone again

It appears that the phishers are going back to some good old social engenering to get your info.

I just received this text message “First Heritage Bank Alert: Your CARD has been DEACTIVATED. Please contact us at 877-649-1737 to REACTIVATE.”. Now I know this is a scam for a couple of reasons.

1. I don’t have an account with First Heritage Bank
2. A bank wouldn’t text me to have them call me.
3. They’d tell me to call without providing a number, instead telling me to use the number on my card.
4. They’d identify the account which has a problem.

If you see this don’t call them. I’d say report it to your local law enforcement but they probably don’t really care, and probably won’t do anything about it. Good luck if you decide to call your local law enforcement.

Denny

P.s. Sorry for any spelling issues. This was posted from my blackberry. I’ll spell check from home.