Posted by JimK

Travelers Beware

Another scam to steal your credit card number:
Credit card thieves have found a new way to prey on unsuspecting victims, calling them in the middle of the night in their hotel rooms.

The Better Business Bureau says the caller pretends to be a hotel employee, and says the hotel’s computer system has crashed, and they need your credit card number again.
The caller sometimes offers a discount on the room price for the inconvenience of waking you from your slumber.

The BBB says it’s not sure if the calls are coming from another guest in the hotel, or from someone outside the hotel who has access to the phone numbers of each room.

Don’t let down your guard because you’re groggy from lack of sleep. That’s what these criminals are counting on. If you get a call like this, hang up and call the front desk, or make a trip in person. If there really is a problem and they need your card number, it can be handled at checkout. Don’t provide your credit card number over the phone, no matter how convincing the caller is.

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