8882960988

Just so you know this is FRAUD!  I received the same message !  
Problem is I DONT HAVE A CITIBANK CARD!!
EXPLAIN THAT ONE !

Just so you know this is FRAUD!  I received the same message !  
Problem is I DONT HAVE A CITIBANK CARD!!
EXPLAIN THAT ONE !

This is Citi calling. Called me yesterday called the number on the back of my card and they comfirmed it

FRAUD!! Received a text telling me to call because Citibank had detected fraud on my account.  Called the number on my card NOT the one in the text.  Was transferred to Citibank's  Fraud Department.  They told me that this is a phishing scam and that "(888) 296-0988 is not one of their numbers.  Those who say it's not a scam are part of it!

This is not a fraud I called and it is legit they are sending me a new card in 1 to 2 business days

And I called the number on the card

It is a scam.

Citibank says that this call is **not** legitimate. The message that was left on the machine said "card number ending in xxxx" which is an old, old card. Citibank says that, if they'd had a question about a charge, they would **not** have referenced an old card number. This is a phishing call--to get current information.

ALWAYS CALL THE NUMBER ON THE BACK OF YOUR CARD ****FIRST****.

The number is legit. I received a text message to call this number. I called and was told that was my account was hacked. Before that, I double-checked my account online and it said that there was a security issue. I would advise that you do the same before calling the number. If you don't have online banking, please enter the year of 2015!  I did have to give my information on the phone and the lady closed my account and will send a new card

Part of a fraud campaign targeting numerous financial institutions.  Note the pattern of shill postings all claiming the number is real - an obvious giveaway.

The large number of phony posts claiming the call is real come from some con artists spamming the site to try to fool people.  There is a similar pattern to other fake calls claiming to be from Chase, Citibank, Bank of America, US Bank, Wells Fargo, RBC, PayPal, etc. all with the same shill postings:

https://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-866-750-9107/12

https://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-302-731-1166/2

https://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-800-555-0433

https://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-800-454-9078

https://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-302-731-1166

https://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-800-669-0102

https://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-866-255-3409/3

https://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-904-954-7500

https://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-402-935-7733/2

https://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-800-830-8574

https://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-800-824-9289/10

https://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-888-800-5234

https://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-602-766-6484/3

https://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-800-824-9289/10

https://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-888-800-5234

I got a text from the number 956-86, which is the number that Citibank's fraud department uses to notify me of fraudulent activity. It instructed me to call the number 888-296-0988, which I did. I discussed my credit card account and activity with the person on the line, and they found a potential fraudulent charge and closed my account. I did have to give them my card number and security code, and they sent me another verification text from the number 669-52.

After reading some of the comments here, I got nervous about the whole thing, so I called Citibank's main customer service number. They verified that there my account *was* just closed for potential fraud. So it appears that the 888 number is legitimately a Citibank phone line. It's weird and nerve-wracking that the number doesn't appear anywhere on Citibank's web site, though.

My account had a message at the top of page saying contact fraud dept. I took this to mean it was real & they were very helpful. They told me the internet account trying to charge. Google Play hits once again.

Yes - it is Citibank; but they really need to re-think having these calls routed to a Call Center in India.  I called and after giving some information I became too suspicious and hung up - went to the website where I also saw a message and then called the number on the back of the card.

Again, with all of the fraudulent activity and scams originating out of India, one would think Citibank would have better common sense.

I got the same text as others. I chose not to call back but log into my account online. My account had been flagged so I called the number on the website and they did shut down my account and send me a new card. So I am not sure about the number that comes thru on the text but I can tell you that when you get the text you need to get a hold of Citi...

423-467-6460. Is legitimate fraud dept from Citi.  On 7-15-15. 423-467-6460  Called and said my card was just put on hold.  They knew my name and last 4 digits of my accnt number.  They said I had just used my card at a gas station which was true and they knew the exact amount I spent.  Once I verified that it was me who used the card the said they lifted the hold.  Then I asked for a replacement card that mine was slightly damaged he asked for the 3 numbers on the back and I provided and he said they would issue a new card.    I then got suspicious and called the number on the back of my card and they verified it was them and that my card had already been mailed to me.  He even verified exactly what was said and he told me that I had asked for the new card before I even meantioned that part.

Just got the same text and email as has been listed above. Called the number on the back of my card and was transferred to the fraud department at Citi. Getting a new card sent now.

Called my Citibank after getting a fraud warning text:  "Free Text Msg:Citi Cards Fraud Dept needs to speak with you about activity on your acct. Please call 8882960988 ASAP.To Opt-Out reply STOP"... The bank said it wasn't them! Don't give this number any info... Just call your bank directly if you're worried.

a) a Citibank card could have been opened in your name, and is being used for fraudulent purposes
b) the text has been sent to a wrong number
c) you're right, it's fraud
d) none of the above

This is 100 % a SCAM
Citi-Bank is aware of it and are working with the FBI to locate and stop this group please report any contact with or from these individuals to the number below.

Report suspicious e-mails or phishing.
1-888-285-9696
spoof@citicorp.com

Think you're a victim of identity theft?
1-800-627-3999
(NY metro area)
1-800-274-6660
(other areas)

These numbers came directly from the citi - bank website

https://online.citi.com

MIKE is  a fraud please call or go to website

https://online.citi.com/US/JRS/pands/detail.d ... _TOKEN=2Y227OH4

And lets make sure MIKE goes to jail!!