Real Stories - Telephone Scams & Mail Fraud Page Article Fake cable company employeeI was contacted by phone. The perpetrator was able to convince me that he was working for the cable company and that my internet (IP address) had been compromised. I was to help him by sending money overseas. This trap would catch the 'hackers'. He would deposit money into my savings account. I would then use that money to send it overseas via MoneyGram at the local 7-Eleven Store. It was important that I did no internet banking during this time for security reasons. I did this several times until I became suspicious and checked my bank balances. He had been getting cash advances on my credit card and depositing the money into my savings account. I immediately reported to the bank.Signs this was a scamThe victim was phoned out of the blue by a caller claiming to be from a large and trusted organization.The caller claimed the victim’s computer was compromised. He also asked for account details and convinced the victim to send money overseas.Avoid this type of scamHang up on the caller.Refuse any request for remote access.Refuse to provide personal or bank account information to the caller.Refuse to transfer money from your account.