BINGHAMTON, N.Y.-BCT FCU is reimbursing members who lost a total of $10,000 after providing their account information to a phishing scam using cell phone text messages.
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Scammers sent text messages to an undetermined number of Verizon Wireless customers, telling them their BCT card had been deactivated and they needed to call a certain number to reactivate the card.
About 10 BCT members provided their 16-digit card numbers and PIN. The scammers used the information to recreate cards, withdraw money at ATMs and buy items at brick-and-mortar stores.
