[cabmandone]

I received a call yesterday from someone claiming to be with the Verizon fraud department. They had my name, address and obviously my phone number.

I was told there was fraudulent activity on my account and that an iPhone and iPad were purchased but sent to an address in TX (Ronnie I'm lookin at you!). They said my account was probably hacked while using a hotspot. I was told my account was locked and I was given a new login password and said they were going to send me a text with a link. They said they were going to monitor my account for more fraudulent activity. At that point the red flags are flying, sirens are screaming and there's a robot in my car waving its arms saying Danger! Danger! I said to the person, how about before we do that you prove you're actually with Verizon? He starts saying things so I say Hold on, let me ask you some questions, or better yet I'm going to hang up now and call Verizon. He persisted but I ended the call and called Verizon. Sure enough! No fraudulent activity.

Haven't heard of this one before but seems like someone was trying to get some new devices on my dime.