Police Warn Local Elders of 'Walgreens Green Dot Scam'
Police say once the scammers have a newly purchased Green Dot card number and the PIN, they can instantly steal their victim's money.
Police are warning South Shore senior citizens about an attempted phone scam, allegedly out of Norwood, after an elderly South Hingham resident was nearly the victim of one on Wednesday. Hingham police say the resident was the target of what is known to police as the the "Green Dot Scam" or "Walgreens Green Dot Scam." The Green Dot refers to the company name on prepaid debit/credit cards that are for sale at numerous stores, including Walgreens. On Wednesday morning, the 87-year-old resident received a call from the number (876) 281-2287, telling he had won a car and it would be delivered today to his house as long as he bought a Green Dot card for $150 and provided the Green Dot card information over the phone. The scammer suggested he …
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Michael Dwells
4:56 am on Sunday, January 27, 2013
This is why I always encourage family and friends to get familiar with the latest scams at http://www.callercenter.com. With all the scams around, we can never be too careful. But when we are aware, we are able to recognize a phony call and avoid becoming a victim to the trick. more ›