Breaking News When Predators and Scammers Attack

With the economy being so very sluggish, you would think that intelligent people would be spending more of their time making all attempts to help instead of hurt but not according to an article written by The Associated Press titled Thousands fall victim to scam disguised as Obama utility bill relief.  The article reports that “as much as President Barack Obama wants your vote, he's not actually offering to pay your monthly bills.  But thousands of Americans have been persuaded otherwise, falling victim to a fast-moving scam that claims to be part of an Obama administration program to help pay utility bills in the midst of a scorching summer.  The scam benefits from being cleverly executed and comes at a time when air conditioners in much of the country are running around the clock to tame record-high temperatures.  Here's how it works: Victims typically receive an automated phone call informing them of the nonexistent utility program that will supposedly pay up to $1,000. There have also been reports of the hoax spreading by text message, flyers left at homes and even personal visits.  Victims are told that all they have to do is provide their personal information. In exchange, they are given a bank routing number and checking account number to provide their utility company when making a payment.  The swindle works because the payments with the fake bank account number are initially accepted. Only when the payments are processed hours or days later is the fake number caught and rejected.  But by then, victims have told friends about the offer, posted it online and, most important, turned over personal information that could allow con artists to dip into their bank accounts or steal their identity.”

It is very important that as many of us as possible pass this information on to help as many fellow Americans as we can avoid this scam.  Below I have also included a solution to this and any other scam you may come upon.  The below email can be used to report any unauthorized or fraud that you may discover so do not be afraid to send every bit of information you have to them. 

SOULTION:

Before you submit any personal information to something that seems questionable email that information to spam@uce.gov.  This email address sends all the information to the Internet Cyber Crime Division of the FBI.  Their job is to pursue and capture those responsible for scams perpetrated on all American Citizens.