Direct Mail Coupon Scam

Scammers are constantly developing new tactics, and it is important to us to provide you timely information so that you can protect yourself or loved ones from financial loss. We are currently aware of a scam in our area involving a bulk mail “coupon” which appears to be sent from Walmart.

Scammers are constantly developing new tactics, and it is important to us to provide you timely information so that you can protect yourself or loved ones from financial loss.

We are currently aware of a scam in our area involving a bulk mail “coupon” which appears to be sent from Walmart. Yesterday afternoon, we were notified that a customer received the mailing that contained a phone number the reader could dial to receive a free $50 coupon. The literature was sent through regular USPS mail. The phone number listed on the mailing was 1-800-501-6294.

The customer called the listed phone number, and the person on the other end of the call asked very general questions, but eventually asked for the caller’s credit or debit card information. Immediately identifying the call as a scam, the customer ended the conversation and did not provide card information.

We are very thankful to the customer who shared this experience as this mass mailing might have targeted many in our area.

Please, be cautious when receiving coupon offers that require additional steps and never provide your credit or debit card information when being offered a “free” deal.

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