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Post by benaj on Dec 13, 2022 16:41:43 GMT
Revolut?
Well, I am afraid one of the bad things happen lately is that banks / EMAs won't allow customers to access their money. The money is not lost, but LOCKED.
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Post by Greenwood2 on Dec 19, 2022 10:00:12 GMT
Apparently I've been spending money in a US online casino, the helpful recorded message from Visa tells me, although strangely they don't give a name for the person they are contacting about it, or which bank is involved.
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keitha
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Post by keitha on Dec 19, 2022 17:31:46 GMT
I had a phone call from SSE electricity today about my Government energy payment.
Apparently they have had an issue with my account and need my bank account details to be able to pay it in.
One small problem SSE don't supply my electricity or gas and as far as I'm aware never have at this property.
Managed to keep him on the phone nearly 15 minutes Whilst finding my card, and getting computer into my bank account
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Post by overthehill on Dec 19, 2022 17:52:54 GMT
I had a phone call from SSE electricity today about my Government energy payment. Apparently they have had an issue with my account and need my bank account details to be able to pay it in. One small problem SSE don't supply my electricity or gas and as far as I'm aware never have at this property. Managed to keep him on the phone nearly 15 minutes Whilst finding my card, and getting computer into my bank account
There is much unrewarded and unrecognised service to the general public.
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Post by overthehill on Dec 20, 2022 11:47:21 GMT
From Bank:
Fraudsters are becoming increasingly sophisticated, and many people are being caught out. In the run-up to Christmas, we wanted to flag some of the most common frauds to be aware of: Remote access scamsTypically, a victim will receive a phone call from someone claiming to be from a known company (commonly impersonated firms include Amazon, BT and Microsoft), in which they try to convince the victim to grant them access to a device, claiming they will fix a spurious problem. What to do if a scammer has been given remote access to a device: Immediately, take back control of the device - Turn off the device and the Wifi at the router or unplug the network cable to fully disconnect from any external connection. Contact the bank immediately and report the crime to Action Fraud. Once the device has been switched back on, look to remove the software and any other apps that may have been installed by the scammer while they had remote access. Reset all passwords for online accounts and enable two-factor authentication where possible. Email / text message scamsScam email or text messages can look genuine and appear to be from official places, like HMRC or a bank, but you can often tell it's a scam. They may direct you to a fake website or may have a link or file attached for you to click on or open. Look out for: errors in the spelling or grammar of the email address, link or within the body of the message requests for personal information, such as your username, full password or bank details - genuine organisations will never ask this. threats that unless you act now, a deal will expire, or your account closed. Fake websites Scammers create fake websites which look official, requesting you to provide personal or financial information. There are also websites set up to look like a copy of a service offered by government websites. For example, websites which offer to help you apply for a passport renewal or a new driving licence. Although they are not illegal, these websites charge extra money if you use them, rather than going directly through the official government department where the service is free of charge. Social Media ScamsAn advert appearing on social media doesn’t mean the retailer behind it is genuine. Therefore, it’s important to do research before heading to the checkout. Things to consider: Is the deal too good to be true? Inspect the URL Check the branding Contact the company Never disclose a One Time Passcode, or any type of Password to anyone, even a Bank employee.
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Post by benaj on Dec 26, 2022 18:09:39 GMT
Got a 0800 call claiming from the fraud team of a high street bank.
I haven’t done any transactions with the bank card for years. 🤣
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Post by moonraker on Jan 3, 2023 12:28:40 GMT
This morning I had a message from an 0800 number. I was 99.9% sure what it was about, but Googled the number first and came across a number of "false" (?) negatives on Who Called Me? with the conclusion that "there is a high probability that the telephone number 08002606490 is a bank phone spam impersonating NatWest!"
In fact the message was to say that I'd left my card behind at my local branch after a counter transaction. I'd realised this within five minutes and had already returned to retrieve it. I wonder about some of the negative comments - has the number been hi-jacked by fraudsters?
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Post by overthehill on Jan 3, 2023 12:57:35 GMT
This morning I had a message from an 0800 number. I was 99.9% sure what it was about, but Googled the number first and came across a number of "false" (?) negatives on Who Called Me? with the conclusion that "there is a high probability that the telephone number 08002606490 is a bank phone spam impersonating NatWest!"
In fact the message was to say that I'd left my card behind at my local branch after a counter transaction. I'd realised this within five minutes and had already returned to retrieve it. I wonder about some of the negative comments - has the number been hi-jacked by fraudsters?
How many people in the street realise that any calling phone number can be spoofed i.e. the receiver sees a bank helpline number and automatically thinks the call is being made from that same bank, wrong. Wonder why there is so much telephone based financial fraud and crime ? Can't figure it out ! Scary and scandalous but you have OFGEM sympathies if you happen to be the only wildebeast in the herd that gets brought down by a predator. The technical term is safety in numbers which applies literally to many types of crimes.
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Post by overthehill on Jan 11, 2023 14:38:08 GMT
I just received a SCAM TEXT using the shortcode MUM (direct from the grave). Saying I'm shopping and I've forgot my cards could you send me £250 and here is my account code. The detection and prosecution is such a joke the criminals brazenly use an easily traceable account number.
I don't recommend using cards on ebay, it's obvious certain vendors are selling email addresses and phone numbers at the very least. Everytime I use ebay there is a spike of spam emails and texts over the following days.
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Post by moonraker on Jan 11, 2023 16:22:44 GMT
I'm still getting a dozen or more spam emails a day from a couple of very similar alphanumeric addresses offering American-focussed products. I must have had fifty about "Camp Lejeune victims" (some sort of class action, I think). Spookily the latest was about a medical condition that I've just been diagnosed with, and which has been the subject of a number of personal and medical emails.
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Post by agent69 on Jan 11, 2023 17:16:14 GMT
I just received a SCAM TEXT using the shortcode MUM (direct from the grave). Saying I'm shopping and I've forgot my cards could you send me £250 and here is my account code. The detection and prosecution is such a joke the criminals brazenly use an easily traceable account number.
I don't recommend using cards on ebay, it's obvious certain vendors are selling email addresses and phone numbers at the very least. Everytime I use ebay there is a spike of spam emails and texts over the following days.
Several years ago I stopped at the give way line at a roundabout, and the van behind me didn't. No issues with the other drivers insurance paying for repair, but shortly thereafter I started getting phone calls from ambulance chasers asking if I had been injured.
Never did find out who had leaked my personal details to them.
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Post by bracknellboy on Jan 11, 2023 17:59:00 GMT
I just received a SCAM TEXT using the shortcode MUM (direct from the grave). Saying I'm shopping and I've forgot my cards could you send me £250 and here is my account code. The detection and prosecution is such a joke the criminals brazenly use an easily traceable account number.
I don't recommend using cards on ebay, it's obvious certain vendors are selling email addresses and phone numbers at the very least. Everytime I use ebay there is a spike of spam emails and texts over the following days.
Several years ago I stopped at the give way line at a roundabout, and the van behind me didn't. No issues with the other drivers insurance paying for repair, but shortly thereafter I started getting phone calls from ambulance chasers asking if I had been injured.
Never did find out who had leaked my personal details to them.
I had the same for about 3-4 years. For an accident where I wasn't even in the car at the time (it was parked up). Multiple calls a week. I was very very angry after a while. And it would stop for a time and then restart again, probably from a different set of ambulance chasers. I believe your insurance company used to be able to release the details, or firms can pay to get info from the insurance accident database. Perhaps GDPR has put an end to that.
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Post by keitha on Jan 11, 2023 18:03:15 GMT
Interestingly I received a scam text today telling me my "Vauxhall Astra" had a cheat device fitted and I am due £1,000 in compensation.
only My Insurance company and money supermarket have both of those details together with my name, so I guess one of them has a leak.
I suppose it is possible that money supermarket give my name as well as the make an model of my car to potential insurers but it is a little scary
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Post by adrianc on Jan 11, 2023 18:50:09 GMT
...and I am might be due up to £1,000 in compensation.
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Post by Greenwood2 on Jan 18, 2023 13:27:33 GMT
Burger King login code to my email? Very random, a mistake or some sort of devious scam? I don't use Burger King, and I can't think how they could have my email address.
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