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Fraudulent Walmart Text Message-Voicemail Scam

July 15, 2010 - Fraudsters purporting to be from Walmart have been making phone calls and sending text messages offering free gift cards and vouchers to consumers. These offers are often made under the guise of winning a contest; filling out a Walmart survey; or as a “thank you” for visiting the Walmart website.

As part of the scam, the fraudsters ask the consumer for bank account or credit card information to deposit funds or pay for shipping and handling. These phone calls are not from Walmart. Walmart will never initiate a phone call where we ask for sensitive personal data like credit card information or social security numbers.

For additional information on how to avoid scams and identity theft, please visit our Protect Your Identity & Privacy section.

If you feel that you have been defrauded, you may want to contact the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) at http://www.ftc.gov or at 1-877-FTC-HELP, or the Consumer Fraud Division of your state's Attorney General's office.

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text message choosen to recive a $1000 giftcard

Congratulation­s! You've been choosen to recieve a $1,000 Wal-Mart Gift Card! Use approval code: Giveme

Visi­t: GIFT50.com

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Congratulations! You've been choosen to recieve a $1,000 Wal-Mart Gift Card! Use approval code: Giveme

Visit: GIFT50.com

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