Most of us like to think we’d spot a fraudster from a mile away. But when the details seem just right and stress levels are elevated, even the most vigilant among us can feel pressured to act quickly.
That’s exactly what happened to Clearview member Jenna. What started as an ordinary day became a crash course in today’s most sophisticated scams.
It all began with a phone call. The caller claimed Jenna’s debit card had been locked due to a suspicious out-of-state transaction. The caller, identifying himself as “Mason Bradley” from Clearview’s fraud department, sounded professional and prepared. He gave a badge number, referenced Jenna’s account details and appeared to be calling from an official Clearview number…