CAT: Bank/Credit Card Company Imposter · REPORTED September 12, 2026

Unknown bank/credit card company imposter scammer scam

A bank/credit card company imposter scam report, targeting a consumer in Jackson Heights, NY, USA - 11372.

Narrative evidence

What happened

They called saying someone tried to set up a new checking account under my name, using my phone number. They said the account attempted to send money to Samantha Adams in California. They could not tell me the last four digits of the account and hung up when I asked to be transferred to a manager. It was unclear what information they were fishing for.

Community warning

How to protect yourself from bank/credit card company imposter scams

Never send money, gift cards or crypto to anyone you have not independently verified.
Search the business name, website, email and phone number here before paying.
Be wary of urgency, secrecy, upfront fees and “too good to be true” prices.
If you have paid, contact your bank or card issuer immediately to dispute the charge.
Report to Action Fraud (UK), the FTC (US) or your national authority, and add your occurrence above.

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