Vera's blog: "Important"

This is kinda scary if only because of how simple it is. I'll bet this
works all too often.

You arrive at your hotel and check in at the front desk. When checking
in, you give the front desk your credit card (for all the charges for
your room). You get to your room and settle in.

Someone calls the front desk and asked for (example) Room 620 (which
happens to be your room). Your phone rings in your room. You answer and
the person on the other end says the following, 'This is the front desk.
When checking in, we came cross a problem with your charge card
information. Please re-read me your credit card number and verify the
last 3 digits numbers at the reverse side of your charge card.'

Not thinking anything you might give this person your information, since
the call seems to come from the front desk. But actually, it is a scam
of someone calling from outside the hotel/front desk. They ask for a
random room number. Then, ask you for credit card information and
address information. Sounding so professional that you do think you are
talking to the front desk.

If you ever encounter this problem on your vacation, tell the caller
that you will be down at the front desk to clear up any problems...
Then, go to the front desk and ask if there was a problem. If there was
none, inform the manager of the hotel that someone called to scam you of
your credit card information acting like a front desk employee.

This was sent by someone who has been duped.......and is still clearing
up the mess....

P.S. Please everyone, help spread the word by forwarding this email to
everyone you know.. Who knows, you might just help someone avoid a nasty
experience.