SysBlog - Div III Networks - “what’s happening in our local ether”

Taken out of context, but a really good thing to remember:

… this is not a technology based scam; this is a lack-of-awareness scam. If someone calls you, or leaves you a number to call them, that is not a good reason to give them your personal details about your credit card and bank account. Further, if your bank issued your credit card they certainly already know the security code on the back of the card. This would make a good awareness Tip of the Day:
If anyone ever contacts you about your credit card, thank them, hang up, and call the number on the back of your credit card.

- Stephen Northcutt
Pres., SANS Technology Institute
7/21/06