[kwlug-disc] Password scam

Chris Frey cdfrey at foursquare.net
Thu Oct 23 17:59:32 EDT 2014


On Thu, Oct 23, 2014 at 05:33:43PM -0400, Chris Irwin wrote:
> As a security-conscious person, I gave a few minutes thought on how to
> properly handle these calls. All I could come up with was just telling
> people there is a problem with their card, for security reasons please hang
> up and call the number on the card. Granted, most people would probably
> complain about having to phone in themselves and sit on hold :(

If they are using some kind of programmable VOIP system internally,
all they need to do is add a time-expired rule that redirects your
call back to the guy who called you, if you call the number on your
card.

- Chris






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