Telecommunications firm IT&E, which operates both in Guam and the CNMI, issued a notice yesterday on its social media account, warning customers of \u201csuspicious activity.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019ve received reports that our subscribers are getting calls from +88182151200 and +88127175299. We recommend that you do not answer or call the number back, while Guam Homeland Security & Civil Defense along with the Marianas Regional Fusion Center, are monitoring the activity,\u201d the company said in its Facebook page.<\/p>\n
The post issued the following guidelines: For your security, we recommend that you:<\/p>\n
-Don\u2019t answer unexpected calls from unusual international numbers.<\/p>\n
-Don\u2019t answer calls from blocked or calls labeled as unknown.<\/p>\n
-Don\u2019t give out personal and\/or financial information to unknown callers<\/p>\n
\u201cKeeping your account and your information safe is our priority, so we\u2019ve blocked the number from reaching you and will continue to monitor activity from this number and any other suspicious numbers that are reported,\u201d the company added. \u201cWe\u2019ll keep you posted as the situation develops.\u201d<\/p>\n
A separate statement from the Offices of Guam Homeland Security and Civil Defense said that it is closely monitoring reports of local numbers receiving calls from international numbers beginning in +881.<\/p>\n
In what is referred to as a \u201cWangiri\u201d fraud, a Japanese word meaning \u201cone ring and drop,\u201d the missed call from an international number prompts people to return the missed call. It is likely a \u201cWangiri\u201d fraud, a scam that routes people to a premium rate service that can automatically charge the customer.<\/p>\n
It was not immediately confirmed if this is in fact a Wangiri scam but are continuing to analyze. The following are important tips to keep in mind:<\/p>\n
-Do not answer any unexpected calls from international or unusual numbers.<\/p>\n
-If you have a missed call from an international or unusual number, do not be tempted to call back<\/p>\n
Residents are advised to report any suspicious activity or social media posts relating to the fraudulent scam to the MRFC online at\u00a0https:\/\/mlrin.org\/\u00a0or email teammrfc@mlrin.org or call 475-0400, following the Department of Homeland Security\u2019s campaign, \u201cIf You See Something, Say Something.\u201d<\/p>\n
It was not immediately learned if anyone in Guam or the CNMI has been victimized already.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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