Text Messaging Scam Targets Lake Area Cell Phone Users

Police are warning Lake area residents about a scam text message that is circulating. It appears to be from Legends Bank, and is trying to lure consumers to reply to the text, in an attempt to obtain personal financial information. The message reads: “LEGENDS BANK ALERT: Your CARD has been DEACTIVATED. Please call: 573-202-6414.” People who call the number reach a recording, requesting personal information such as your debit or credit card numbers, and/or corresponding PIN numbers. It is belived the fraudsters obtained a random variety of Lake area cell phone numbers and sent the text message in hopes that some will reply. Based on reports to police, the scam seems to be targeting cell phones numbders with the ‘480’ prefix. Osage Beach Police Sgt. Arlyne Page, who says she and her family received the text on their cell phones, warns, do NOT reply to these messages. Instead, contact the Osage Beach Police Department at 573-302-2010.