Just had a phone call from a withheld number. The man (who spoke with a 'well educated' UK accent) said he was from New Scotland Yard and went on to confirm my name and then say that I wasn't in trouble, but that they had just arrested a young man in London with a cloned credit card in my name and was I aware of any suspicious activity on my card. My first reaction was to get the man's name and call him back on a number I could know was real - as soon as I asked for his name, he hung up.
My brother-in-law had a call from his bank about unusual purchases on his account. After a moment or two he decided to put the phone down as it didn't feel right. After calling my OH he contacted his bank who confirmed that every thing was OK with his accounts. He then realised that one thing stood out - the man said 'his bank' without naming it.
Years ago walking over the Charles Bridge in Prague I was stopped by a local who showed me a diamond ring or so he said and explained he saw it fall out if my back pocket. Ignoring this stupid suggestion we kept walking with him following still claiming it was mine until he gave up and went back to his spot on the bridge. Does anyone know how this scam would have worked as it still puzzles us to this day?
Hi arossrob , I've never heard of that sort of scam and I most certainly can't work out the method the scammer would use but I'm certainly glad he didn't succeed.
I was recently contacted by the online retailer Gardening Naturally, who told me they had been hacked and lots of customers personal information and bank account / card details had been stolen.
So, I informed my bank whom didn't seem too concerned because all my transactions with GN are made via PayPal, which takes you away from their website to make your payment.
I still emptied my current account, just leaving the bare minimum in, just to be on the safe side.
But, some scrote still has my name, address, email and phone number, most of the things needed to set up a fake ID.
It certainly is a minefield out there with all the scams, wether that be online or telephone, even more so for the elderly, I have all my 83 year old father's telephone calls diverted to my mobile, which he is happy to do as he is way too trusting and would believe any convincing scammer pretending to be his bank or the police.
I'm getting a lot of emails from people saying they have hacked into my account but I've not opened them so don't know what else they say
Several years ago, I received an email, ostensibly sent by my bank. I read it and wasn't convinced it was my bank, so I, instantly, reported it, without bothering with my bank first. They then informed me it was genuine. Perhaps you could contact your bank AND report the suspected scams?
Sheps, Have you discussed with your bank your actual fears about the possibility of having your identity stolen ? If they still don't seem too bothered, I imagine you're safe. I hope so.
Helen P3 I haven't opened the emails but the bits I can see start with, You have been hacked I am a professional hacker I've had 5 of them over the last 3 weeks al from different people but same words
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Cambridgeshire/Norfolk border.
So, I informed my bank whom didn't seem too concerned because all my transactions with GN are made via PayPal, which takes you away from their website to make your payment.
I still emptied my current account, just leaving the bare minimum in, just to be on the safe side.
But, some scrote still has my name, address, email and phone number, most of the things needed to set up a fake ID.
It certainly is a minefield out there with all the scams, wether that be online or telephone, even more so for the elderly, I have all my 83 year old father's telephone calls diverted to my mobile, which he is happy to do as he is way too trusting and would believe any convincing scammer pretending to be his bank or the police.
I've had 5 of them over the last 3 weeks al from different people but same words