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Walmart impersonation scam targets hundreds of thousands of consumers each week
Updated on: December 17, 2025 / 10:51 AM EST / CBS News
TL;DR
- Robocall scam impersonates Walmart employees targeting consumers.
- Scammers claim an unauthorized purchase and ask for personal data to "cancel" it.
- The scam has used over 50 aliases and evolved over time.
- The FCC has issued a notice to SK Teleco to block these scam calls.
- Walmart is a target due to its trusted brand and large customer base.
- Consumers are advised to be cautious and verify any suspicious calls through official Walmart channels.
- Americans receive approximately 2.5 billion robocalls per month.