Spoofed AMEX Call for Unauthorized Firearm Purchase

A reddit report about a phishing scam that cost someone Amount not specified. Learn how to avoid falling victim.

Source: reddit | Scam Type: Phishing | Amount Lost: Amount not specified | Date: March 24, 2026
Seems like the same situation as another r/Scams post about AMEX. Unfortunately I fell for it in the sense that I confirmed I didn't open a CC, and confirmed that my name is John Doe. They also used some .org email address from my K-12 days (I'm 33 now), and my dad's address. The number came from an AMEX number. I told them I would call them back, but haven't yet because this seems fake, but the number is from AMEX. Spoofed perhaps?

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