866-833-0487

Phishing scammers!

Do not give them any information!

The number is actually for Citi Business/ AAadvantage Business  CreditCards collections. Perhaps you have an account with  them

I received an automated call that requested I call back this number (866-833-0487).
The recording stated that they could not talk to me, but to call back Citibank.
I do not have any accounts (banking, credit cards, etc.) with Citibank.
This is either a possible wrong number or a scam.

We called Citibank and they told us that this number is a "phishing" scam. Do NOT call them back, unless you plan to give a false account number and SS# (yes, they ask for that, too!) to them. THeir Called ID comes up as "Citicorp Credit", but you probably know that anyone can get nearly ANY name on their caller I.D.

Who are these people and what is the deal? Are they legitimate or a hoax?

they are a scam, don't give them information. Call citibank and they will verify.

Latest Phishing Scam Relies On Telephone Calls
Scammers 'reaching out and touching' their victims


April 6, 2010
By now, most Internet-savvy consumers are wise to the spam emails that look like they are from a bank or financial institution, warning that prompt action is needed to avoid losing access to an account.
Usually that "prompt action" is supplying your date of birth, social security number, and all manner of personal information that could be used to steal your identity. When we see these emails, most of us simply ignore or delete them.
So scammers appear to have reverted to an old fashioned way to phish for information. They pick up the phone and call victims. In Pennsylvania, Attorney General Tom Corbett is warning his state's residents to be on the look out for these kinds of phishing calls.
"These bogus 'security alerts' typically warn that credit card or bank accounts may have been compromised and ask consumers to respond by 'confirming' or 'verifying' their account numbers," Corbett said. "The sole purpose of these calls is to convince unwary victims to reveal their account numbers and passwords so that thieves can steal money from their bank accounts or make large purchases with their credit cards."
Corbett said identity thieves are always looking for ways to disguise their schemes and reach out to new potential victims. In the latest scam, they use live operators and automated calls disguised as communication from banks, credit card companies or other legitimate businesses.
'Account security'
Corbett noted that the Attorney General's Bureau of Consumer Protection has been receiving an increasing number of complaints about unwanted "account security" calls and messages all across the state.
He pointed out that legitimate businesses will not call or message consumers asking them to provide their entire account number, password or PIN number -- so any request for that level of detailed personal information should be a clear warning sign of a scam.
"While some businesses may contact consumers to alert them about potential problems with their accounts, they will not ask individuals to divulge all of their account information by phone or email," Corbett said. "If you do receive a message asking for detailed account information, contact your bank or credit card directly -- using the customer service hotline printed on your card or monthly statement -- to report the scam attempt and also to verify that your account is secure."
Corbett said that any consumer who suspects they have accidentally divulged personal information in response to a scam should immediately contact their bank or credit card company to stop any unauthorized withdrawals or charges to their accounts.


Read more: http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2010/04 ... l#ixzz0kR5Yl6Yq

These people are a SCAM! Do not give them any information. If you get a call from this number call Citi Bank and report it!

My Citibank card representative confirmed that it is a legitimate phone number, and represents Citibank Advantage Business Cards Collection department.  I had a closed account that they had applied a fee to while the account was being closed, and this was appearing with interest.

This is a real number. They advice to go to citicards.com or call customer service. They just want you to call citi regardless, you don't have to call the provided number.

This is a legitimate call from Citibusiness. I had a small past due balance I was unaware of.

Scam, scam, scam, and I fell for it.  Don't do the same.  Don't believe these posts from "citicards", I spoke to Citi and they confirmed it's not one of their numbers.

- David