New impersonation scam; BBB warns about suspicious calls, emails

MILWAUKEE - The Better Business Bureau (BBB) of Wisconsin has a warning about a new impersonation scam. 

The BBB has gotten several reports this week about calls and emails claiming to be from Spectrum Cable – but they are not.  

The BBB says the scammers offer a great deal to pay upfront in exchange for a huge savings on a bill later. Victims are told the offer is in conjunction with Target – so they will need to pay with Target gift cards. 

Better Business Bureau (BBB)

"We know that if consumers pay with a non-traceable method such as a gift card or wire transfer, it’s almost impossible to trace that and therefore get your money back," said Lisa Schiller of BBB Serving Wisconsin.

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The BBB already has reports of people losing hundreds of dollars. 

Officials say if you encounter this scam, notify your local police.