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Post by overthehill on Sept 30, 2021 10:12:04 GMT
There seems to be a new wave of these getting through my mail provider's filter, especially Paypal which seems to be hot at the moment.
Please forward suspicious emails to report@phishing.gov.uk and let's put these people in jail. Don't use it for people and companies you just don't like, use the unsubscribe link and/or report it here
And forward suspicious texts to 7726.
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Post by michaelc on Sept 30, 2021 10:52:48 GMT
I wouldn't do that because I'm waiting for a large payment from Lagos (its a bit hush hush but essentially I'm helping out the Free Democracry movement there) which I will need to help pay for housing for the mother of a 21 year old girl I've met from Russia.
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Post by ozboy on Sept 30, 2021 13:28:03 GMT
There seems to be a new wave of these getting through my mail provider's filter, especially Paypal which seems to be hot at the moment.
Please forward to report@phishing.gov.uk and let's put some more people in jail. Don't use it for people and companies you just don't like, use the unsubscribe link and/or report it here
And forward texts to 7726.
Couldn't agree more, as I imagine most do? The UK is FAR too soft on White Collar Crime, and even when they do pursue it the Authorities fanny around halfheartedly.
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Post by bernythedolt on Sept 30, 2021 22:20:33 GMT
Jail doesn't even vaguely feature on the horizon for many of them, sadly.
As the Youtube scam-baiters tell us (I've watched several over the years), many/most scams originate from the subcontinent. The clever scam-baiters have even traced who they are, their names, facial webcam shots and addresses of the grubby little offices they work out of, and sent all the evidence to the local police. But those police are believed to be on the take, so nothing happens. They cream off enough to ensure these people will never face justice.
It's a lucrative business and I have no idea how you combat it in countries rife with corruption.
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Post by keitha on Oct 1, 2021 9:31:54 GMT
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Post by agent69 on Oct 1, 2021 10:29:12 GMT
On a similar note just had a lady with a Filipino accent ring me regarding loft insulation. When I told her I wasn't the property owner but just squatting here she hung up.
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Post by overthehill on Oct 3, 2021 12:48:53 GMT
Very authentic looking scam email just dropped into my inbox. Don't be tempted and do what you can to warn others. These  need to learn how to target their audience !
Subject line: We are happy to introduce Digital Coronavirus Passports(HSPS)
From: NHS <digital@nhs-digital-passport.co.uk>
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Post by overthehill on Oct 4, 2021 11:31:32 GMT
scambaiters fight back while another 'not fit for purpose' labelled taxpayer funded organisation Action Fraud has no opinion on their worth.
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Post by jonno on Oct 4, 2021 12:13:28 GMT
I was recently the attempted target of a scam which I'd like to share to forewarn people who might fall for it. I'll try to be brief.
I received a delivery of four sweatshirts worth approx £100 from a well known clothing co (J****O). I had not ordered these. I checked my Credit card, bank statement etc to ensure that I hadn't been charged, which I hadn't.
I rang the company and spoke to a helpful lady. When I explained the above, she calmly told me that I had been the target of a scam, and it was happening a lot. I have to say that I was struggling to understand why receiving goods I hadn't ordered was being scammed but she went on to explain. Apparently, the scammer had got hold of my name, address and d.o.b., and had used this to set up a credit account in my name. Again, apparently the FIRST order must be delivered to the initial registered address i.e., mine. After that, provided that no issues arose following this delivery (such as my query), subsequent orders could be delivered to a different address which could be set up on their website.
Needless to say if I had just kept the shirts and said nowt, the next order using my newly created credit account would have been for a warehouse full of goods delivered to a ghost address.
I shudder to imagine the problems I would have encountered trying to unravel this lot, not to mention the potential impact on my credit score (which was mildly impacted for a short time).
They picked up the shirts and I've not heard from them since other than receiving a statement showing a nil balance and a a nil credit limit.
What this demonstrated to me is that scammers think that everyone is as dishonest as them and would just keep the goods. I took some solace in proving these bastards wrong although sadly, I'm sure that they get a few successful hits.
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Post by overthehill on Oct 4, 2021 12:47:41 GMT
I was recently the attempted target of a scam which I'd like to share to forewarn people who might fall for it. I'll try to be brief. I received a delivery of four sweatshirts worth approx £100 from a well known clothing co (J****O). I had not ordered these. I checked my Credit card, bank statement etc to ensure that I hadn't been charged, which I hadn't. I rang the company and spoke to a helpful lady. When I explained the above, she calmly told me that I had been the target of a scam, and it was happening a lot. I have to say that I was struggling to understand why receiving goods I hadn't ordered was being scammed but she went on to explain. Apparently, the scammer had got hold of my name, address and d.o.b., and had used this to set up a credit account in my name. Again, apparently the FIRST order must be delivered to the initial registered address i.e., mine. After that, provided that no issues arose following this delivery (such as my query), subsequent orders could be delivered to a different address which could be set up on their website. Needless to say if I had just kept the shirts and said nowt, the next order using my newly created credit account would have been for a warehouse full of goods delivered to a ghost address. I shudder to imagine the problems I would have encountered trying to unravel this lot, not to mention the potential impact on my credit score (which was mildly impacted for a short time). They picked up the shirts and I've not heard from them since other than receiving a statement showing a nil balance and a a nil credit limit. What this demonstrated to me is that scammers think that everyone is as dishonest as them and would just keep the goods. I took some solace in proving these bastards wrong although sadly, I'm sure that they get a few successful hits. Do people lose money in identical scams like this ? They've harvested enough details to setup a credit account but how is the credit account going to be paid ? Or is it identity fraud followed by a blame standoff with the company?
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Post by agent69 on Oct 4, 2021 12:56:19 GMT
I was recently the attempted target of a scam which I'd like to share to forewarn people who might fall for it. I'll try to be brief. I received a delivery of four sweatshirts worth approx £100 from a well known clothing co (J****O). I had not ordered these. I checked my Credit card, bank statement etc to ensure that I hadn't been charged, which I hadn't. I rang the company and spoke to a helpful lady. When I explained the above, she calmly told me that I had been the target of a scam, and it was happening a lot. I have to say that I was struggling to understand why receiving goods I hadn't ordered was being scammed but she went on to explain. Apparently, the scammer had got hold of my name, address and d.o.b., and had used this to set up a credit account in my name. Again, apparently the FIRST order must be delivered to the initial registered address i.e., mine. After that, provided that no issues arose following this delivery (such as my query), subsequent orders could be delivered to a different address which could be set up on their website. Needless to say if I had just kept the shirts and said nowt, the next order using my newly created credit account would have been for a warehouse full of goods delivered to a ghost address. I shudder to imagine the problems I would have encountered trying to unravel this lot, not to mention the potential impact on my credit score (which was mildly impacted for a short time). They picked up the shirts and I've not heard from them since other than receiving a statement showing a nil balance and a a nil credit limit. What this demonstrated to me is that scammers think that everyone is as dishonest as them and would just keep the goods. I took some solace in proving these bastards wrong although sadly, I'm sure that they get a few successful hits. I assume they didn't fit?
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Post by jonno on Oct 4, 2021 14:03:26 GMT
I was recently the attempted target of a scam which I'd like to share to forewarn people who might fall for it. I'll try to be brief. I received a delivery of four sweatshirts worth approx £100 from a well known clothing co (J****O). I had not ordered these. I checked my Credit card, bank statement etc to ensure that I hadn't been charged, which I hadn't. I rang the company and spoke to a helpful lady. When I explained the above, she calmly told me that I had been the target of a scam, and it was happening a lot. I have to say that I was struggling to understand why receiving goods I hadn't ordered was being scammed but she went on to explain. Apparently, the scammer had got hold of my name, address and d.o.b., and had used this to set up a credit account in my name. Again, apparently the FIRST order must be delivered to the initial registered address i.e., mine. After that, provided that no issues arose following this delivery (such as my query), subsequent orders could be delivered to a different address which could be set up on their website. Needless to say if I had just kept the shirts and said nowt, the next order using my newly created credit account would have been for a warehouse full of goods delivered to a ghost address. I shudder to imagine the problems I would have encountered trying to unravel this lot, not to mention the potential impact on my credit score (which was mildly impacted for a short time). They picked up the shirts and I've not heard from them since other than receiving a statement showing a nil balance and a a nil credit limit. What this demonstrated to me is that scammers think that everyone is as dishonest as them and would just keep the goods. I took some solace in proving these bastards wrong although sadly, I'm sure that they get a few successful hits. I assume they didn't fit? You might think that.......................I couldn't possibly comment 
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Post by jonno on Oct 4, 2021 14:09:41 GMT
I was recently the attempted target of a scam which I'd like to share to forewarn people who might fall for it. I'll try to be brief. I received a delivery of four sweatshirts worth approx £100 from a well known clothing co (J****O). I had not ordered these. I checked my Credit card, bank statement etc to ensure that I hadn't been charged, which I hadn't. I rang the company and spoke to a helpful lady. When I explained the above, she calmly told me that I had been the target of a scam, and it was happening a lot. I have to say that I was struggling to understand why receiving goods I hadn't ordered was being scammed but she went on to explain. Apparently, the scammer had got hold of my name, address and d.o.b., and had used this to set up a credit account in my name. Again, apparently the FIRST order must be delivered to the initial registered address i.e., mine. After that, provided that no issues arose following this delivery (such as my query), subsequent orders could be delivered to a different address which could be set up on their website. Needless to say if I had just kept the shirts and said nowt, the next order using my newly created credit account would have been for a warehouse full of goods delivered to a ghost address. I shudder to imagine the problems I would have encountered trying to unravel this lot, not to mention the potential impact on my credit score (which was mildly impacted for a short time). They picked up the shirts and I've not heard from them since other than receiving a statement showing a nil balance and a a nil credit limit. What this demonstrated to me is that scammers think that everyone is as dishonest as them and would just keep the goods. I took some solace in proving these bastards wrong although sadly, I'm sure that they get a few successful hits. Do people lose money in identical scams like this ? They've harvested enough details to setup a credit account but how is the credit account going to be paid ? Or is it identity fraud followed by a blame standoff with the company?
Yes, I've wondered about this too. I can't see the "victim" paying this off, but quite an embarrassing mea culpa as to why the company wasn't alerted and the goods returned. The scammer of course doesn't give a shite as he is long gone with the swag 
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Post by overthehill on Oct 4, 2021 15:25:00 GMT
Incidentally, there is another MSE free tool MSE Credit Club that would highlight any credit account that is setup in your name and also possibly the initial credit check performed by the company.
You get an email periodically telling you if there has been any changes in your Experian credit report.
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Post by martin44 on Oct 4, 2021 17:06:54 GMT
Biggest scam doing the rounds at the moment is a text stating " We could not deliver your parcel today due to underpaid postage cost's" ...... had it twice in the last week. |
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