Hotel Scam (This is one I may have fallen for!)

This was sent by someone who has been duped . . .  and is still cleaning up the mess. (h/t Zod)

Creativity wow    This is one of the best scams I’ve heard about.
You arrive at your hotel and check in  at the front desk. Typically when
checking in, you give the front desk your credit card (for any charges
to your room).

You go to your room and settle in.   All is good.

The hotel receives a call and the caller asks for (as an example) room
620 - which happens to be  your room.

The 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 across a problem with your charge card information. Please re-read
me your credit card  numbers and verify the last 3 digits numbers at the
reverse side of  your charge card.'

Not thinking anything wrong, since the  call seems to come from the
front desk you oblige. But actually, it  is a scam by
someone calling from outside the hotel. They have asked for a random room
number, then ask you for your credit card and  address information.
They sound so professional, that you think you are talking to the front
desk.

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

P.S.    Please, consider spreading the word

by forwarding this e-mail (as a "bcc"!).

Who knows, you might just help someone

avoid a nasty experience.

ANYONE travelling should be aware of
this one!