kay1 13 #481 Posted July 27, 2021 16 minutes ago, saywhatnow said: Yes, regularly. I do the same as you and ignore. If it's anything important they will leave a message. Recently been getting calls where an automated voice leaves a message saying I need to contact them about something or other. If it's anything genuine they will write to me if they can't get me by phone Dont get automated voice calls because on landline I just press record and they cut off, on mobile I just block calls on numbers that are not in call list Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
saywhatnow 33 #482 Posted July 27, 2021 17 minutes ago, altus said: Just to remind everyone:- If they leave a message claiming it's doctor/bank/whoever and say it's urgent, never reply to the number that made the call. Always look up the number elsewhere and call that. 👍 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Thirsty Relic 201 #483 Posted July 27, 2021 2 hours ago, altus said: Just to remind everyone:- If they leave a message claiming it's doctor/bank/whoever and say it's urgent, never reply to the number that made the call. Always look up the number elsewhere and call that. Unfortunately that does not always work. If the scammers have kept the line open, then they are the ones that answer, claiming to be the bank. I always suggest ringing another number you know first, to make sure the line is clear. Family know to ring me, just say its a check if the a/m kicks in. then ring doctor/whoever knowing the line is clear. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
crookesey 556 #484 Posted July 29, 2021 When the heavily accented woman informs you that your credit card has been accessed by a possible fraudster, why don’t you reply, “thanks for that, you have my address and email details, please feel free to contact me on either or both” ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
catmiss 12 #485 Posted August 2, 2021 Sometimes I feel a bit bored so will ask their name and then pretend their name is someone I know from the craft/walking/ swimming/origami group. When they get irritated at me talking to ‘my friend from my social group ‘ I ask them if this is the point they want my bank details- it’s amazing how quickly they end the call Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
hello1964 23 #486 Posted September 2, 2021 (edited) Some Indian woman using 01246 code rang and said I need to have a consultation with a tarot expert. It's free just ring this 0900 number. 😊😂 Edited September 2, 2021 by hello1964 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
DeZeus 11 #487 Posted October 17, 2021 Last Week had a landline call, saying my Amazon Prime account needed renewal, now I’m not keen on giving any money’s to billionaires like Bezos who spend it frivolous on space…travel So I knew it was a SCAM call, because I don’t deal with Amazon……at all.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
RollingJ 1,796 #488 Posted October 17, 2021 4 minutes ago, DeZeus said: Last Week had a landline call, saying my Amazon Prime account needed renewal, now I’m not keen on giving any money’s to billionaires like Bezos who spend it frivolous on space…travel So I knew it was a SCAM call, because I don’t deal with Amazon……at all.. I'd know it was a scam - because Amazon don't ring you out of the blue - ever. All transactions/queries are dealt with via your account - unless YOU ring THEM. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
kay1 13 #489 Posted October 27, 2021 Had a text from 753669957 from DPD? saying our driver was unable to deliver my parcel(what parcel) follow this link to rearrange dpda.track7k4.info not waiting for any delivery is this one of the latest scams Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
RollingJ 1,796 #490 Posted October 27, 2021 8 minutes ago, kay1 said: Had a text from 753669957 from DPD? saying our driver was unable to deliver my parcel(what parcel) follow this link to rearrange dpda.track7k4.info not waiting for any delivery is this one of the latest scams Not really the latest - it has been running with DPD, and other carriers for a while. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
alandrea0 16 #491 Posted November 11, 2021 Another scam to watch out for on Whatsapp... "A grandfather has told of how he lost money saved for Christmas presents after his family were duped by fraudsters on WhatsApp. The 75-year-old, who wished to remain anonymous, said they had been tricked by criminals posing as his grand-daughter on the messaging service. He transferred £1,550 to the con-artists, for an emergency medical bill that was a fake. WhatsApp and trading standards officers are warning others of the scam". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Kidorry 188 #492 Posted November 11, 2021 I had an e-mail this morning supposedly from the N.H.S. telling me I could apply for my vaccination passport for travel. The first thing that struck me was the wording of, this has been going round the block for some time. Also there was a link at the bottom, I suppose you click on that and they have you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...