AAA has more than 60 million members in the U.S. and is now warning members about a new scam targeting its name. If you’re a member, you’re likely used to receiving emails about discounts and deals. However, one recent email caught the attention of News 8.The email claims recipients qualify for a free car emergency kit and urges them to act quickly for exclusive savings. But there are red flags. The email comes from a generic, unofficial address, and the image used for the so-called “kit” appears to be taken from Amazon, where a similar product is sold for $50.AAA officials confirmed they are aware of scammers using their name to trick people into clicking on malicious links. The organization’s Central Penn Division reported receiving complaints about not only emails but also text messages branded as AAA. These messages congratulate recipients on “winning” or warn about an “expiring offer for a car emergency kit.””AAA is aware of fraudulent emails or SMS text messages branded as AAA that have been sent to recipients congratulating them on “winning” or having an “expiring offer for a car emergency kit,” said Doni Lee Spiegel, public relations manager for AAA Central Penn.”AAA did not send these emails and advises anyone who receives them not to open or click on any links in these emails or texts and delete them immediately. Stay safe, and remember, AAA will never ask for sensitive information via unsolicited messages,” Spiegel said.Scammers frequently exploit the names of well-known companies to lure victims into their traps. AAA also stated that they will never request sensitive information through unsolicited messages. If you receive such communication, delete it and move on.
AAA has more than 60 million members in the U.S. and is now warning members about a new scam targeting its name.
If you’re a member, you’re likely used to receiving emails about discounts and deals. However, one recent email caught the attention of News 8.
The email claims recipients qualify for a free car emergency kit and urges them to act quickly for exclusive savings. But there are red flags.
The email comes from a generic, unofficial address, and the image used for the so-called “kit” appears to be taken from Amazon, where a similar product is sold for $50.
AAA officials confirmed they are aware of scammers using their name to trick people into clicking on malicious links.
The organization’s Central Penn Division reported receiving complaints about not only emails but also text messages branded as AAA. These messages congratulate recipients on “winning” or warn about an “expiring offer for a car emergency kit.”
“AAA is aware of fraudulent emails or SMS text messages branded as AAA that have been sent to recipients congratulating them on “winning” or having an “expiring offer for a car emergency kit,” said Doni Lee Spiegel, public relations manager for AAA Central Penn.
“AAA did not send these emails and advises anyone who receives them not to open or click on any links in these emails or texts and delete them immediately. Stay safe, and remember, AAA will never ask for sensitive information via unsolicited messages,” Spiegel said.
Scammers frequently exploit the names of well-known companies to lure victims into their traps.
AAA also stated that they will never request sensitive information through unsolicited messages. If you receive such communication, delete it and move on.
