This scam is targeted at business owners. Crooks send a fax requiring info on the company’s prices, such as catalogs or lists of services. It could be anything that requires a fax back.

Scammers want the victims to send a fax back because the number given is a premium rate number, which charges sometimes $5/ minute. They make sure the fax back is long enough just so it takes a few good minutes.

How to avoid: look to see if the number provided looks like a hot-line. Also, check the initial document for fine print, which is required to be there on behalf of the premium line.