State AG warns of online scam
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Missourians are advised to avoid a new e-mail scam that is making the rounds and concealing itself in the reputation of a reliable company.
Attorney General Chris Koster, who oversees consumer protection in Missouri, warned residents Tuesday to be wary of any emails from “StubHub Orders” billing them for thousands of dollars for tickets they did not purchase. He said that anyone receiving such an e-mail should not click on the link provided to view the order.
The email thanks the consumer for his or her order, provides the order number and order date, the event for which the tickets were allegedly bought, shipping information and the total charges. The email emphasizes that the consumer’s credit card has not yet been charged but will be within 48 hours. They ask that consumers click on a link to view their order confirmation. Clicking the link will take users to a page where scammers can access your personal information, charge your account, or create a virus and hack into your computer.
Koster said the emails are in no way affiliated with the actual website www.stubhub.com, which he said is a safe and reliable online ticket purchasing business.
Any Missourian’s who receive such e-mails are advised to call the state attorney general’s consumer protection hotline at 800-392-8222.
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Posted by Tim Sampson on November 2, 2011. Filed under News.
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