MASON CITY – Police in Mason City are warning of an automated phone scam targeting people with credit cards.
Police said Tuesday that they have received reports from citizens of automated calls alerting them of their MasterCard credit card being blocked. The call originates from a blocked number and instructs the individual to key in their card number.
Police said these calls are not legitimate and should not be responded to. Calls are being received by various customers, whether they have a card or not. Police indicated that they have been notified of calls in the Mason City and Charles City area so far.
recieved the same call yesterday morning, just hung up.