delievry-scam-warning-emails

Although stories like this are circulating across the country, there is no indication (yet) that this delivery scam is happening right now locally ... (watch here for updates). But Beware.
The following Snopes. com report explains how the scam works and what to do if you encounter it or such like scams this holiday season.

Called the Wine & Roses delivery scam, a Google search shows there are many similar scam stories (confirmed and unconfirmed) involving any scenario where you are asked to pay a small fee using your credit card or debit card, which is scanned and then the card number is used is used to steal your ID, make fraudulent purchases, loans, or worse.

DETAILS snopes.com/fraud/sales/express.asp

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