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Friday, Jan. 24, 2014 | 1:36 p.m.
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Posted: 11:33 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 23, 2014
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By Nedra Rhone
Target has warned consumers to be careful of phishing scams after the data breach announced in December.
There have been quite a few different scams thieves may use to get additional information from you, specifically:
- An email offering you a $25 Target gift card as an apology for the inconvenience
- Emails asking you to complete a survey to get a $25 Target gift card
- Phone calls and text messages requesting personal information
Some of these may sound or look real such as emails fashioned with a look-alike Target logo. But most, upon close inspection, look pretty suspicious.
When in doubt about those weird looking emails, voicemails or text messages, delete them and contact Target on your own if you want to follow-up.
Target has posted all of their communications with customers on their website. There’s a special link on their homepage that will take you to all of the data breach updates. You can also call the Target customer service line at 1-866-852-8680.
Click here for more information on what to do if you have been a victim of the Target Data Breach.
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