LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Thousands of drivers have been getting emails claiming they qualify for a free AAA emergency car kit.
Turns out, it's a phishing scam!
Henry Dorfman drives across the country every year working as a kayaking guide. When he received the email, he thought it sounded appealing.
Dorfman took the survey that was offered and put in his credit card information to cover postage fees. He received an error message, then tried a second card and received the same message. He quickly realized the email was not really from AAA.
Several AAA officers are issuing alerts about the "fraudulent" messages.
Other companies have also dealt with scams like that making their rounds to their customers, like Aldi and Amazon.
The scams are very tricky to fall for, as they look real and thank you for being a loyal customer.
Double check any unexpected emails before giving out your personal information, so you don't waste your money.
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