Re: Attempted FRAUD BY INTERNET - A WARNING
I get similar calls now & again, frequently with an Indian accent, but sometimes a well spoken English accentRe: Attempted FRAUD BY INTERNET - A WARNING
You poor love Gilly. What a fright you have had. I think a lot on OFF are much more savvy when it comes to Scams by these vile people. I have lost count of the number of phone calls from scammers purporting to be from my bank or BT with the same information that you had.Re: Attempted FRAUD BY INTERNET - A WARNING
Yes so many scams out there so what do you do? ring back on a company number you know is genuine. Banks- building societies - companies etc won't mine.Re: Attempted FRAUD BY INTERNET - A WARNING
Well spotted. Nobody who is genuine will cold call you. Doesn't matter WHO they say they are or how genuine they appear they are either a scam or somebody else that just wants your money. JUst hang up and leave you phone off for a while. If they claim to be a bank or a law enforcement agency DO NOT give them access to your computer - ever. Insist that they tell you where they are..physically.. Their office address etc and say you want to visit them in person. Of course they don't want this and they will give you some crap about how they can't do that. EVERYTHING is a scam until proven otherwise. A genuine contact will understand your position.Re: Attempted FRAUD BY INTERNET - A WARNING
I applaud you for bringing it to our attention Gilly, it is very brave of you and could save someone from a similar fate.....Re: Attempted FRAUD BY INTERNET - A WARNING
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Never ever accept any phone call at first sight. I've had some which could have been valid, but have checked with the relevant company (eg bank or internet provider) who have confirmed that it's a scam.Re: Attempted FRAUD BY INTERNET - A WARNING
One of our best investments has been the purchase of a phone set with BT Call Guardian. If the caller isn't in our contacts they are asked by the system to say who they are, our phone then rings and the message is read out and we have the choice to accept the call or reject it. Non legitimate callers, so far, always hang up without leaving their details so the phone doesn't ring at all.
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