Full Notification

** Special Alert **

We have been alerted to a Phishing Scam that is currently underway in our area. "Phishing" is an attempt to trick you into revealing your sensitive information (including credit/debit card information). The fraudsters may call you, produce text messages, emails, voice mails and even websites that on the surface appear to be from a legitimate organization or trusted source. At this time, we want to make you aware of this latest scam so that you can recognize these fraudulent attempts and protect yourself against them.

In this case, the format being used is a phone call from the 410 area code (Baltimore, MD vicinity). The fraudsters are calling individuals in our area stating that they are from Visa / Mastercard's Fraud Dept. They say that your credit or debit card has been compromised and they need you to confirm all the card information. They then ask you for the 16-digit card number, expiration date, the name on the card and the 3-digit security code on the back.

We want to remind you that any reputable financial institution will never contact you (whether via phone call, text message, email, or voice mail) and ask you to provide account information or personal information. If you receive this type of call, do not provide any information. Instead, call the number on the back of your card.

If you have any questions, or feel that you may have been a victim, please contact us at 271-4089.

Your Mariemont Police Dept.

Chief Richard D. Hines