I got a call from this number. No VM.

missed call at 6:49 am.
Wifes phone, with same phone number as mine only the last four digits are higher, recieved call at 6:40am from "201" (that's all the caller id read)answered and got the automated "credit union debit card on hold...."

I have gotten this meesage twice from this number it is a way to steall your information. I called my bank right afterwards and they said my card is not on hold!

just called me didn't leave a message

Live in  WNY also got this call on my cell...did not answer and no message...but it has been reported that this is a Phishing scam..DO NOT GIVE ANY INFO!!!!

BECAUSE ITS A SCAM TO STEAL YOUR ACCOUNT INFO - never ever respond to these phishing calls.   They robotdial THOUSANDS of numbers most not even account holders with the banks they claim to be calling for - its the SAME as the PHISHING EMAILS!  

Contact your bank directly by calling the number on the back of your card or on your statement!


Latest Phishing Scam Relies On Telephone Calls
Scammers 'reaching out and touching' their victims


April 6, 2010
By now, most Internet-savvy consumers are wise to the spam emails that look like they are from a bank or financial institution, warning that prompt action is needed to avoid losing access to an account.
Usually that "prompt action" is supplying your date of birth, social security number, and all manner of personal information that could be used to steal your identity. When we see these emails, most of us simply ignore or delete them.
So scammers appear to have reverted to an old fashioned way to phish for information. They pick up the phone and call victims. In Pennsylvania, Attorney General Tom Corbett is warning his state's residents to be on the look out for these kinds of phishing calls.
"These bogus 'security alerts' typically warn that credit card or bank accounts may have been compromised and ask consumers to respond by 'confirming' or 'verifying' their account numbers," Corbett said. "The sole purpose of these calls is to convince unwary victims to reveal their account numbers and passwords so that thieves can steal money from their bank accounts or make large purchases with their credit cards."
Corbett said identity thieves are always looking for ways to disguise their schemes and reach out to new potential victims. In the latest scam, they use live operators and automated calls disguised as communication from banks, credit card companies or other legitimate businesses.
'Account security'
Corbett noted that the Attorney General's Bureau of Consumer Protection has been receiving an increasing number of complaints about unwanted "account security" calls and messages all across the state.
He pointed out that legitimate businesses will not call or message consumers asking them to provide their entire account number, password or PIN number -- so any request for that level of detailed personal information should be a clear warning sign of a scam.
"While some businesses may contact consumers to alert them about potential problems with their accounts, they will not ask individuals to divulge all of their account information by phone or email," Corbett said. "If you do receive a message asking for detailed account information, contact your bank or credit card directly -- using the customer service hotline printed on your card or monthly statement -- to report the scam attempt and also to verify that your account is secure."
Corbett said that any consumer who suspects they have accidentally divulged personal information in response to a scam should immediately contact their bank or credit card company to stop any unauthorized withdrawals or charges to their accounts.


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received call from this number at 3:20p.  Live in Buffalo NY.  I did not answer this call

i got the call too and i got it at 2:07 am and then i tried calling and also got voicemail but it didnt work on my cell it would only work on my home phone

Got this call at 5:34AM.  Don't  machines ever break down? I am sick of this how can this be stopped??

I received a call from these #'s at both 5:23 am this morning, 6:51 pm last night AND yesterday at 6:45 am.  These calls started after I received a call from 888-841-8296 at 7:01 am Tuesday and that # left a voicemail advising they were a credit union and canceling me and then the message cuts off.  It never asks us to give any info and never gives us a # to call back so I can only assume this is more of annoyance than a scam.

received a call at 11:03pm last night (8/18).  buffalo, ny area.  i didn't answer - called back this morning and it goes straight to voicemail to leave a message for someone.

Got a call at 7am this morning, my mom got one at 6am and 3pm. Were from the buffalo area

Got a call at 7:02 AM. I hate scam calls  anytime..but ones that wake you up...I want these idiots stopped....

Live in New York City, received call from this number too on 8/16 at 5:21PM.  Automated message said that my debit MasterCard was being put on hold, unless I pressed 1.  I didn't, but called back the number and there are more than one recorded message, one of them being voicemail is full.  Must be a scam.

LIVE IN WESTERN NY  MISSED CALL 445PM  NO MESSAGE

12:55PM nyc...did not answer

Received a call from this number at 12:26 this morning. Didn't answer.

This number called me at 12:26 AM. I'm in Indiana.

I don't even belong to a credit union!! So how can they cancel or put a hold on a person's card? I got a call but I'm wondering if it were a wrong number. I'm also thinking maybe they are just trying to get people to call back to see if they've got the right person? Could they call a bunch of numbers at the same time here? I've got enough to worry about.

I live in florida and this 3:30 AM call from a credit union is troubling.

I can't believe this!! Why on earth would someone call at 3:30 am? It was automated and said that my debit card would be on hold unless I pressed 1 to be transfered to a person.So I pressed 1 and nothing happened. So I hung up and called the number and it went to voice mail and the recording said it was full and could not accept any more calls. Should I report this to the police?

i had that happen. we live in NC but are originally from IN

Me too. Are you guys in the indiana area? I think this is a scam. It did not mention the actual credit union.

Got a call from this number about something about a credit union putting something on hold. and then silence.

I had a call from this number telling me my debit card was on hold. Automated

Same happened to me, I am worried it is some type of scam.

I got this call at 4:54 am and 9:39 am today. When I called back it went straight to voicemail.