Warning: Don't fall for this fake Walmart gift card scam!

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Clark Howard - 3/23/2017 - Chelsea Glass - You probably get promotional offers in the mail all the time -- from various retailers, stores, restaurants and other companies -- that typically include special discounts, coupons or other deals. And over the past few years, you've probably noticed more and more similar types of offers on Facebook -- as many companies use discounts and special deals to promote their page, website or maybe a particular product. But unfortunately, what you see is not always what you get.Who wouldn't want to receive a free gift card in the mail?! That's exactly why this scam works.
Crooks are sending out fake mailers offering $100 gift cards to either Target or Walmart -- all you have to do is call the number provided on the mailer and answer a few "research" questions. When you call the number, the first thing the person asks for is a credit card number -- instant red flag. But your credit card info isn’t all they’re after -- these scammers will take whatever they can get. By simply calling that number, you've just given the crooks your cell phone number, which they will sell to other crooks -- and then the scam calls will really start rolling in! Read more @ http://www.clark.com/walmart-gift-card-scam-warning