The person fills out the credit application and pays an advanced processing fee. After paying the fee, the victim finds out that the loan is not available. Fraudulent 900 Number Promotions Nine hundred numbers require that you pay a fee for the call. Many people call 900 numbers after receiving a postcard telling them that they are winners of prizes. You are paying for the free prize when you make the phone call.
Many con artists develop frauds around current issues.
For example, during the Gulf War, victims were asked if veterans could make phone calls home using their credit cards. Toll Calls Con artists position themselves with binoculars in airports or anywhere near a pay phone and read off calling card numbers while travelers make phone calls. These numbers are then sold on the street. Do not let anyone see your calling card number. Fraud Protect your privacy .