While this isn't a Philadelphia-based news source I'm reposting this
article as this could happen anywhere.
From thedailyworld.com
Scammers use Comcast logos to get personal information via email
Tue Jul 17th, 2018 7:00pmNews
Yet another scam has come to Grays Harbor County, this one claiming to
come from Comcast to get people to send personal information and gain
access to scam victims’ bank accounts.
Lt. Kevin Darst with the Aberdeen Police Department received a call from
a victim of this scam recently. That person received an email,
purportedly from Comcast, reading, underneath a pretty convincing
Xfinity banner, “We noticed an unauthorized access on your account from
a blacklisted IP and we believe someone has your password. We have taken
action to protect you by limiting your access until you review your
identity.” The victim is then encouraged to hit a “Restore Your Account”
button and enter personal information.
“The scammer was able to access the victim’s bank accounts and other
personal information with the information provided to them by the
victim, which caused many problems for the victim,” said Darst.
Darst again reminds everyone to not provide any personal information to
anyone on the phone or internet whose identity you have not verified.
Verification can be as simple as calling the official customer service
center of the company in question.
“There are many scams out there that pretend to be legitimate companies
and try to get access to your information,” warned Darst.
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