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| Call Report for (972) 655-3476 | |
|---|---|
| Legitimate Call? | No |
| Caller ID | Citi Financial or Citi Bank, |
| Location | Dallas, TX, United States |
| Call Report Details | This phone number appears to be a scam "phishing" call originating at a location that does not reflect the 972 (Dallas, TX) area code. Phishing calls try and extract sensitive personal information from you by deceiving you. In this case, the caller, reportedly speaking on behalf of Citi Financial or Citi Bank (responsible for Citi, Shell and Citgo credit cards). The problem is that the call is fake, and the callers are merely trying to get your personal information. Reports indicate that if you call back, you will be given another number to call and asked to speak to a representative. Reports also indicate that individuals are receiving calls from (972) 655-3476 that do not have an account with Citi Financial, which further confirms the theory that this is a fake number. Finally, we have received reports that users are receiving calls from (972) 655-3476 on both landlines and cell phones. |
| Call Notes | Some landline companies have blocked phone # listings you can use (such as AT&T's Smart Limits option). Ask them to add (972) 655-3476 to your account - that should prevent the phone number from coming through in the first place. Note that phishing calls such as this one are not affected by the government's Do Not Call List, as they are not legitimate telemarketing calls to begin with, and often originate from a location outside the United States. If you are unable to use Caller ID blocking, we recommend you simply ignore the phone calls. Some cell phones may allow you to assign a silent ring to a particular set of numbers. If you're concerned you may be behind on a credit card payment, contact your bank directly. Whenever you need to give out any personal information, especially your SSN (Social Security Number) or any other sensitive data, you are advised to get in touch with the requester by a secure, trusted method. In this case, our reports indicate that (972) 655-3476 is indeed a fake number used to solicit your personal information. Whatever you do, do not give the caller any information. If you are unable to block the call, simply ignore it. |
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