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California Sweepstakes

Posted on: Wed, 04/09/2008 - 07:48
California Sweepstakes

Callers advise that you have won a sweepstakes in California. They request your bank account numbers to ensure payment of California taxes on the award after you receive it. Your bank account is debited $200 to $400 the following day. Unauthorized debits may occur several more times during the ensuing weeks.

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Posted on: Wed, 04/09/2008 - 17:05 #1

Do not fall for "winning" something you NEVER entered in the first place. There is no way you can win without first entering the contest. Also, NEVER give out your bank account numbers over the phone. You bank will never ask for your account number over the phone so no one else should either.

Posted on: Wed, 04/09/2008 - 17:07 #2

The typical loss here is between $200 and $400. It doesn't seem like much but being scammed out of any amount is too much to me!

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