8889187313

Called and left a voicemail on my direct office line looking for James Hudson and attempting to alert him that his credit card cannot be used.  They left a number to call and a case number to reference.  I am not James Hudson and my direct office line has been assigned to me for about three years now, so there's no way anyone legitimate was using my number for a credit card.  I deleted the message, and if they call back will tell them they have the wrong number.

I thought this was surely a call from a scammer,  so instead of calling this number back, I called the number listed on my credit union's website. Lo and behold, they were indeed trying to call me about my card. If you're leery as I was, just do the same to be on the safe side. But yeah, turns out it's legit.

This is a scam and you're part of it.  Just another 800 series scam.  Targeting the customers of large scale financial institutions.  The large number of shill posts simply confirms the fact that it is a scam.  The number may be legitimate in itself, but you people are simply spoofing it.

As I say, this is a scam and you're part of it.

The large number of  shillers basically posting to  tell everyone how "legit" this number is, is pretty strong evidence of a scam.

This number is  most likely part of a larger fraud campaign targeting the customers of large-scale financial or commercial institutions.

The large number of phony posts claiming the call is real,   is evidence of con artists spamming the site to try to fool people.
About 296 entries in this thread and I count 157 as shill posts.

At a  56 % shill rate, there should be no question that this is part of a scam.  At least that's the way I see it based on my own research. I've seen percentages go even higher.

This  scam is well documented.  Simply google it out.  Based  on my research this scam has been going on since about 2008.

These type of calls follow a  similar pattern.  They all  claim to be from groups like Chase, Citibank, Bank of America, Fifth Third Bank, US Bank, Wells Fargo, RBC, PayPal, etc as well as Credit Unions.  Or claim to be CC processors. Or “Fraud Detection”.

All with the same type of   postings.  All claiming there is something wrong with your card or that some questionable purchase has been made.  Or something similar.  They all ask for personal or personal financial information.

Just part of the shillers  criminal MO.

I've noticed the  shill posters often use the same turns of phrase.  Same old, same old verbiage telling  everyone how "legit" the calls are.

Personally I think the group or groups  posting this shillage-spillage are located in either the US or Canada, or perhaps both.  They may also be working with scammers outside of North America.

In any event , never give out any personal or financial information to anyone who cold calls you.  If there are any problems with your card, always call the number on the back of the card or the official number on the monthly statement you receive.

Call history on 800notes for this type of scam, so far.  (That I’ve been able to find.)

Number        Targeted Institution        Earliest Post
206-922-0880        Amazon            15 Oct 2012
302-731-1166        Bank of America        6 Jul 2007
315-724-4022        Bank of America        11 Dec 2008
402-609-5706                  General CC Scam        21 Jun 2016
402-935-7733        Paypal                22 Jul 2007
513-398-5221        Macys                2 Oct 2007
513-900-3080        5/3rd Bank, CC Scam        16 Dec 2015
602-766-6484        Amex Card Scam        15 Jul 2007
800-225-5671        PNC Bank            9 Mar 2012
800-266-2278        Comcast            8 Jun 2007
800-274-4240        Progressive Insurance        9 Aug 2007
800-307-3161        Chase                24 Sep 2016
800-337-3392        Credit Card Scam        21 Jul 2007
800-354-8968          Citibank            12 Nov 2015
800-369-4887        Credit Card Scam        5 Jul 2016
800-379-8461                  Visa Card/US Bank Scam        21 Dec 2008
800-382-0613        Amex                9 Mar 2012
800-386-6624        Citibank            29 Sep 2010
800-388-2200        Citibank            7 Jun 2007
800-427-9428        Capital One            24 Jul 2007
800-427-2449        Bank of America                  20 Jul 2007
800-438-2800        Alstate                    2 Dec 2015
800-446-0664        wElls Fargo            4 Feb 2010
800-555-0433        Chase Bank            21 Jun 2007
800-451-7269                   Pentagon Federal Cr. Union    11 Feb 2008
800-454-9078        Chase Bank            11 Jul 2007
800-633-2582        Cabela’s Club Visa        31 Dec 2013
800-642-4720        Wells Fargo, Card Services Scam 17 Sep 2007
800-669-0102        Countrywide, Bank of America    16 Jul 2007
800-711-9946        RBC                15 Apr 2011
800-704-0855        Wells Fargo            23 Oct 2011
800-824-9289        Amex                5 Dec 2007
800-830-8574        Wells Fargo            26 Jun 2007
800-931-1026        Revenue Canada        20 Sep 2007
800-934-3799        Wells Fargo            10 Feb 2012
800-350-4577        Discover Card            10 Mar 2010
800-955-6600        Capital One            11 Feb 2007
801-545-1800        Ebay                16 Aug 2007
855-822-1243        MACU (Mountain America CU)  26 Oct 2013
866-255-3409        TD Bank            8 Jun 2007
866-500-8262        Bank of America        13 Aug 2012
866-518-0213        General Card Service Scam    29 Oct 2008
866-750-9107        Phony CC Fraud Detection    18 Oct 2007
877-208-8801        CIBC                3 Jan 2008
877-276-3721        CC “Security”/General CC Scam    21 May 2015
877-253-8964        CC “Security”/General CC Scam  18 Oct 2013
888-241-2440        Phony CC Fraud Detection    17 Dec 2007
888-494-0586                  Sun Trust                                          9 Jan 2011
888-800-5234        Amex                25 Nov 2007
888-842-6328        Navy Federal Credit Union    24 Jul 2010
888-918-7313        Phony CC Fraud Detection    26 Aug 2007
888-895-5629        Paypal                16 Mar 2013
904-954-7500        Citibank            13 Aug 2007
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Now watch.

Just after I post this entry, at least three more shillers will each post an entry showing how "legitimate" this number is.  Or maybe one shiller impersonating two others.  Watch for the similarity in language.

Ready?

Set?

Go!

Claims my card has a hold on it and to call them

I am replying to CWG40 post.  My boss just got a call from this number and I relayed the message to him as he is out of the office.  Told him I wasn't sure if the message was legit or a scam and he responded "Not a scam".  Just to let you know I am not a shiller.  I do know what that means.  You have a great day!!!

You may not be a shill, but you seem to be comprehension challenged

Even though the number in this thread might belong to your boss's card issuer, the scammers can easily spoof what appears on your CallerID, and attempt to get  precious ID and card data!

https://www.fcc.gov/consumers/guides/spoofing-and-caller-id

Read the above again, for understanding!

Be Safe, Not Sorry!

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Please reply to this post, on 800notes.com, to let us know you read it, or have taken suitable actions to protect yourself.

The number 8889187313 is listed on my credit union's website (if they're listing a scam # on their site, I should really switch banks).  While it can be spoofed (people should never give info over the phone, instead call your credit union directly), the call/voicemail I received said they were "Falcon Fraud".  I called the # back just to see if it was consistent, and I got Falcon Fraud.  I called my bank using the # on the back of my card, and he confirmed they use Falcon Fraud for fraud detection.   There was in fact a fraudulent charge on my account (I even saw it in my banking app), and I had my credit union clear it up without involving Falcon.

While I'm sure there are "shills" that troll websites like this, don't you think it's irresponsible to dismiss anyone who doesn't 100% agree with you as a "shill"?

bKETTY smith is right.  For first time ever I got hit on my debit card, 3 charges of $50 and 2 for $125 at two different Walmarts.  Gave case # and man said they will send me a new card.  Week later, I haven't received anything.  I called my credit union and woman verified company Falcon as their debit card monitoring company, and she sent me an affidavit so they can refund my $400.00  Don't know why I didn't get one after the initial call though.

Not sure if this company is legitimate. They say they are working with the local credit union I belong to, but that seems rather suspicious. Folks, make sure to check with your bank first.

Actually you are a shill.  Interesting one though.  Sound like someone in a job where you'd have access to numbers that could be used by scammers.  Just one more piece in the puzzle necessary to find the persons behind this scam.  You haven't fooled me.  That's for damn sure.

Call the number on the card.  Or the number on your official correspondence from your bank.

I received a call from this number and it totally sounded non legit as the person had a hard time pronouncing my name. They then again asked my name. I immediately hung up and did some research. After I was convinced that they were legit, I called them back and sure enough.. They were calling on behalf of my Credit Union regarding some purchases on my CC. They verified some purchases and unlocked my card.

Why did you call them back? You should have just called your credit union or the card issuer using the number on the back of the card in question.

I did not answer this 888 number but googled and found mixed results here in this page. I called my bank directly and turns out it was a legit call from Falcon.  I made a purchase from an out of state vendor at a concert and that sent a notice to security.  I always recommend calling your bank directly and being safe, but they connected me in a threeway call with Falcon to confirm my purchase. So.. yeah not a scam.

As has been pointed out MANY times in this thread, this may or may not be a legitmate number but because phone numbers are easily spoofed, it is wise to NEVER take such a call at face value. What may be "valid" for you may not be for the next person receiving a call from this number. NEVER give a caller personal information. ALWAYS hang up and contact your financial institution directly.

Left voice mail saying they put my credit card on protective hold.  I didn't return the call, but I call the bank directly instead. The bank confirmed this was legitimate.

Received a call from this number and did not answer.  Checked online and saw this website.  Called the credit union twice, just to be sure and I used 2 different numbers to do this.  They acknowledged it was from a private security company called Falcon which monitors for suspicious cc activity.  Called the number 888-918-7313 and found out someone tried to use it in another state.