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By *amiss OP   Couple
over a year ago

chelmsford

Just had a text from GOV-UK to say they are giving everyone £358.76. It then leads you to a website that looks like GOV.UK, asking for your bank details...note it says GOV-UK and not GOV.UK

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By *ools and the brainCouple
over a year ago

couple, us we him her.


"Just had a text from GOV-UK to say they are giving everyone £358.76. It then leads you to a website that looks like GOV.UK, asking for your bank details...note it says GOV-UK and not GOV.UK"

Oh dear, thanks for the heads-up.

There's some unscrupulous bastard's out there!!

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By *rincess peachWoman
over a year ago

shits creek

Cheeky fucking low life scum bag grade A cunts

*rage face and ear steam*

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

There's one from HMRC going round as well - it's a phone call and they tell you you're going to be arrested if you don't send them some money.

Happened to a friend of mine a few days ago.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My fella had a voicemail message the other day saying “ due to an unpaid invoice there is now a warrant out to arrest him “ . At least two calls a month from bailiffs, absolute scum

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I’d never have known...

Cmon guys

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Good heads up...more of this than ever these days...take care folks

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By *amiss OP   Couple
over a year ago

chelmsford


"Just had a text from GOV-UK to say they are giving everyone £358.76. It then leads you to a website that looks like GOV.UK, asking for your bank details...note it says GOV-UK and not GOV.UK

Oh dear, thanks for the heads-up.

There's some unscrupulous bastard's out there!!"

I know, I thought it was real until I saw a dash and not a dot, between GOV and UK and it would be all over the news if it were real

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"There's one from HMRC going round as well - it's a phone call and they tell you you're going to be arrested if you don't send them some money.

Happened to a friend of mine a few days ago."

Yeah this happened to my mate at work literally yesterday, he played the message back.

Says press 1 to do so and so.....or you will be arrested.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Fooking scum nothing better to do than take money off people that haven't got any

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By *amiss OP   Couple
over a year ago

chelmsford


"There's one from HMRC going round as well - it's a phone call and they tell you you're going to be arrested if you don't send them some money.

Happened to a friend of mine a few days ago."

thanks for that

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By *ooomxMan
over a year ago

ferndown


"Just had a text from GOV-UK to say they are giving everyone £358.76. It then leads you to a website that looks like GOV.UK, asking for your bank details...note it says GOV-UK and not GOV.UK"
they are also sending texts saying they owe you a tax rebate witch is a scam too

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By *revaunanceCouple
over a year ago

Exeter


"Just had a text from GOV-UK to say they are giving everyone £358.76. It then leads you to a website that looks like GOV.UK, asking for your bank details...note it says GOV-UK and not GOV.UK"

In the unlikely circumstance of the Government deciding to give everyone in the country £350 I think it would be considered newsworthy and we would all know about it well in advance of getting a text.

As the saying goes, if it seems to good to be true, it probably is.

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

Report text scams to your network. Do a search and find out how to forward it to them. They can then take steps to prevent it continuing.

It's a good heads up OP, thanks for posting the info

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By *amiss OP   Couple
over a year ago

chelmsford

Complete bar stewards all of them..

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By *ools and the brainCouple
over a year ago

couple, us we him her.


"Just had a text from GOV-UK to say they are giving everyone £358.76. It then leads you to a website that looks like GOV.UK, asking for your bank details...note it says GOV-UK and not GOV.UK"

I'd definitely contact the police fraud squad obviously don't call 999

But I think they like people to report this sort of thing.

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By *amiss OP   Couple
over a year ago

chelmsford


"Just had a text from GOV-UK to say they are giving everyone £358.76. It then leads you to a website that looks like GOV.UK, asking for your bank details...note it says GOV-UK and not GOV.UK they are also sending texts saying they owe you a tax rebate witch is a scam too"

Similar thing, asking for bank details

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've received this message from my bank.

A new payee has been authorised on 10/01/2021 at 20:58. If you DO NOT recognise this, please visit:

It then included a link to click on. I believe it's a scam.

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By *amiss OP   Couple
over a year ago

chelmsford


"Just had a text from GOV-UK to say they are giving everyone £358.76. It then leads you to a website that looks like GOV.UK, asking for your bank details...note it says GOV-UK and not GOV.UK

In the unlikely circumstance of the Government deciding to give everyone in the country £350 I think it would be considered newsworthy and we would all know about it well in advance of getting a text.

As the saying goes, if it seems to good to be true, it probably is."

Yep

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By *tephTV67TV/TS
over a year ago

Cheshire

You can flag them to the government and forward them on, then delete the Mail.

Unfortunately if it’s a programme that sends these mails, recognises that the email was opened, you can then be targeted again. If you ignore them and delete without opening you can minimise your chances of getting more in the future.

But we’ll done for spotting them, also keep an eye out for text messages as well. Google is definitely your friend before clicking on any links or providing bank details.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Had something similar the other day in the forum of a phone call

Done my normal complete wasted his time and went a long till they asked for bank details then told them to do one

Way I see it the longer I wast they time the less people they can scam

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By *amiss OP   Couple
over a year ago

chelmsford


"Report text scams to your network. Do a search and find out how to forward it to them. They can then take steps to prevent it continuing.

It's a good heads up OP, thanks for posting the info "

Thank you, I'll check that out

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By *tephTV67TV/TS
over a year ago

Cheshire


"Just had a text from GOV-UK to say they are giving everyone £358.76. It then leads you to a website that looks like GOV.UK, asking for your bank details...note it says GOV-UK and not GOV.UK

I'd definitely contact the police fraud squad obviously don't call 999

But I think they like people to report this sort of thing."

Send to Action Fraud as they keep a data base and if they get enough evidence can prosecute.

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By *oan of DArcCouple
over a year ago

Glasgow


"Just had a text from GOV-UK to say they are giving everyone £358.76. It then leads you to a website that looks like GOV.UK, asking for your bank details...note it says GOV-UK and not GOV.UK"

Why do they claim to be giving away free money?!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Thank you for the heads up.

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By *amiss OP   Couple
over a year ago

chelmsford


"You can flag them to the government and forward them on, then delete the Mail.

Unfortunately if it’s a programme that sends these mails, recognises that the email was opened, you can then be targeted again. If you ignore them and delete without opening you can minimise your chances of getting more in the future.

But we’ll done for spotting them, also keep an eye out for text messages as well. Google is definitely your friend before clicking on any links or providing bank details.

"

Thanks Steph, it was a text to my phone, I'm going to see how to report it

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By *amiss OP   Couple
over a year ago

chelmsford


"Just had a text from GOV-UK to say they are giving everyone £358.76. It then leads you to a website that looks like GOV.UK, asking for your bank details...note it says GOV-UK and not GOV.UK

Why do they claim to be giving away free money?! "

To get your bank account details and empty it!

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

There's an official OFCOM government body notice about these scams - should be acceptable link, as official government body -

https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/latest/features-and-news/coronavirus-scam-calls-and-texts

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Also one going around offering a covid jab. Bastards

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By *hrissycox66TV/TS
over a year ago

watford


"There's one from HMRC going round as well - it's a phone call and they tell you you're going to be arrested if you don't send them some money.

Happened to a friend of mine a few days ago.

"
I had this phone call 4 times 2nd time I rang back Indian guy answered wanted my name told him you rang me you should no my name after a lot of chosen words he put phone down.

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By *tephTV67TV/TS
over a year ago

Cheshire


"You can flag them to the government and forward them on, then delete the Mail.

Unfortunately if it’s a programme that sends these mails, recognises that the email was opened, you can then be targeted again. If you ignore them and delete without opening you can minimise your chances of getting more in the future.

But we’ll done for spotting them, also keep an eye out for text messages as well. Google is definitely your friend before clicking on any links or providing bank details.

Thanks Steph, it was a text to my phone, I'm going to see how to report it "

https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/guidance/suspicious-email-actions

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By *tephTV67TV/TS
over a year ago

Cheshire


"Just had a text from GOV-UK to say they are giving everyone £358.76. It then leads you to a website that looks like GOV.UK, asking for your bank details...note it says GOV-UK and not GOV.UK

Why do they claim to be giving away free money?!

To get your bank account details and empty it!"

Also add malware on to your computer

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I've received this message from my bank.

A new payee has been authorised on 10/01/2021 at 20:58. If you DO NOT recognise this, please visit:

It then included a link to click on. I believe it's a scam."

Ive had a few of those

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By *rAitchMan
over a year ago

Diagonally Parked in a Parallel Universe

You can forward spam texts to 7726, which sends the text to your network. According to the Ofcom website, the number 7726 is used as using the phone keypad the digits correspond with the word SPAM making the number easy to remember.

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By *os19Man
over a year ago

Edmonton


"There's one from HMRC going round as well - it's a phone call and they tell you you're going to be arrested if you don't send them some money.

Happened to a friend of mine a few days ago."
. I had the same thing saying there was a warrant out for my arrest and requesting £700 in unpaid tax I told them to come and arrest me I am still waiting for them to come and arrest me almost 2 years later.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Also beware that some messages include a number to call back on for further info. If you call this number you are charged a ridiculously large amount.

Some scams will call and hang up when you answer, when you look at the number and call it back to find out who it is, once again you are charged a lot.

It's best to have minimum contact with scammers. Do not open unfamiliar emails. Do no click on links. Do not call unrecognised numbers. Do not draw out telephone calls from unsolicited callers.

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By *KAholeandgloryCouple
over a year ago

exeter

No should ask for your bank details. Government would send a cheque out

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"There's one from HMRC going round as well - it's a phone call and they tell you you're going to be arrested if you don't send them some money.

Happened to a friend of mine a few days ago."

I had that one!

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By *amiss OP   Couple
over a year ago

chelmsford


"You can forward spam texts to 7726, which sends the text to your network. According to the Ofcom website, the number 7726 is used as using the phone keypad the digits correspond with the word SPAM making the number easy to remember."

I've just tried that and it doesn't regonise the 7726

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By *rAitchMan
over a year ago

Diagonally Parked in a Parallel Universe


"You can forward spam texts to 7726, which sends the text to your network. According to the Ofcom website, the number 7726 is used as using the phone keypad the digits correspond with the word SPAM making the number easy to remember.

I've just tried that and it doesn't regonise the 7726"

How odd. It worked for me. Info here - https://www.ofcom.org.uk/phones-telecoms-and-internet/advice-for-consumers/problems/tackling-nuisance-calls-and-messages/spam-texts - click the 4th guide "what can I do to stop receiving spam texts?"

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By *amiss OP   Couple
over a year ago

chelmsford


"You can forward spam texts to 7726, which sends the text to your network. According to the Ofcom website, the number 7726 is used as using the phone keypad the digits correspond with the word SPAM making the number easy to remember.

I've just tried that and it doesn't regonise the 7726

How odd. It worked for me. Info here - https://www.ofcom.org.uk/phones-telecoms-and-internet/advice-for-consumers/problems/tackling-nuisance-calls-and-messages/spam-texts - click the 4th guide "what can I do to stop receiving spam texts?""

AAw thank you. I can see your info is correct, just won't recognise the 7726. I have now reported it through the Gov.UK site, the real one!! Thanks everyone.

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By *amiss OP   Couple
over a year ago

chelmsford

Just been on Ofcom and they are showing a similar text, just the amount is different. So they are aware.

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By *oan of DArcCouple
over a year ago

Glasgow


"Just had a text from GOV-UK to say they are giving everyone £358.76. It then leads you to a website that looks like GOV.UK, asking for your bank details...note it says GOV-UK and not GOV.UK

Why do they claim to be giving away free money?!

To get your bank account details and empty it!"

Lol, I worked that out, but what was the reasoning behind the offer?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Oh I've had loads of texts ns emails during lockdown. Insurance companies, banks I don't have accounts with, delivery companies I'm not using, and even the good old HMRC

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Thank you for the heads up, many thanks

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By *amiss OP   Couple
over a year ago

chelmsford


"Just had a text from GOV-UK to say they are giving everyone £358.76. It then leads you to a website that looks like GOV.UK, asking for your bank details...note it says GOV-UK and not GOV.UK

Why do they claim to be giving away free money?!

To get your bank account details and empty it!

Lol, I worked that out, but what was the reasoning behind the offer? "

As above they said the government were giving us all a sum of money, for the disruption of Covid and proceeded to ask for your bank card details, so they could then empty your bank account!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yup. I've had it, as has my work mate. I assumed it was a scam. He double checked with his accountant. Who said yup, but they had gone to great lengths to make it as intricate and realistic looking as is possible.

Theres scumbags everywhere trying to take our hard earned cash, even in these trying times. Thanks OP for the heads up.

J

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By *amiss OP   Couple
over a year ago

chelmsford


"Oh I've had loads of texts ns emails during lockdown. Insurance companies, banks I don't have accounts with, delivery companies I'm not using, and even the good old HMRC "

My first one, thought it might be useful for everyone to be aware

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By *iamondCougarWoman
over a year ago

Norfuck! / Lincolnshire

I’ve been getting text from ‘supposedly’ O2 saying they haven’t been unable to take my direct debit ....

Yeah right!

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By *amiss OP   Couple
over a year ago

chelmsford


"Thank you for the heads up, many thanks"

You're welcome

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By *amiss OP   Couple
over a year ago

chelmsford


"Yup. I've had it, as has my work mate. I assumed it was a scam. He double checked with his accountant. Who said yup, but they had gone to great lengths to make it as intricate and realistic looking as is possible.

Theres scumbags everywhere trying to take our hard earned cash, even in these trying times. Thanks OP for the heads up.

J "

It looked very authentic

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By *amiss OP   Couple
over a year ago

chelmsford


"I’ve been getting text from ‘supposedly’ O2 saying they haven’t been unable to take my direct debit ....

Yeah right! "

Sods aren't they? Some people will get caught out...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I get the Amazon shit just about every week and ee saying unpaid account I don't do amazon and it never says what ee account.on the other hand all the accident claims have stopped since I told her I'd ape her see how she feels.

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By *ermite12ukMan
over a year ago

Solihull and Romford

I looked at a job on Indeed. The advert contained a telephone number and name to contact. Rang it, no-one there, but left a message with my telephone number, as requested.

About four hours later, I got the first of two different telephone calls, that as soon as I picked up. The line went dead. The calls were from Senegal, which I straight away blocked.

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By *amiss OP   Couple
over a year ago

chelmsford


"I looked at a job on Indeed. The advert contained a telephone number and name to contact. Rang it, no-one there, but left a message with my telephone number, as requested.

About four hours later, I got the first of two different telephone calls, that as soon as I picked up. The line went dead. The calls were from Senegal, which I straight away blocked."

Dear, dear....

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By *rgoodnbadMan
over a year ago

greenock

Had a message from dvla this morning saying I've been overcharged too and to contact them for refund. Deleted.

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By *amiss OP   Couple
over a year ago

chelmsford


"Had a message from dvla this morning saying I've been overcharged too and to contact them for refund. Deleted. "

Didn't realise there was so much of it about...

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

East Sussex

Anything asking for or offering money is a scam unless you are absolutely sure you know where it's come from. Even then double check that it's right.

I'm waiting to be arrested for non payment of tax, waiting for my broadband to be cut off, a refund from the tax office, a visit from bailiffs because I haven't paid a bill, compensation for an accident that wasn't my fault and my share of money from a member of the Nigerian royal family. All this while I'm expecting a visit from the very nice Russian lady who needed air fare to get over here.

Even if you're 100% certain it's your bank, insurance co etc don't ever give details out. Always use a separate phone to double check with the institution themselves.

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By *amiss OP   Couple
over a year ago

chelmsford


"Anything asking for or offering money is a scam unless you are absolutely sure you know where it's come from. Even then double check that it's right.

I'm waiting to be arrested for non payment of tax, waiting for my broadband to be cut off, a refund from the tax office, a visit from bailiffs because I haven't paid a bill, compensation for an accident that wasn't my fault and my share of money from a member of the Nigerian royal family. All this while I'm expecting a visit from the very nice Russian lady who needed air fare to get over here.

Even if you're 100% certain it's your bank, insurance co etc don't ever give details out. Always use a separate phone to double check with the institution themselves."

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

East Sussex


"Anything asking for or offering money is a scam unless you are absolutely sure you know where it's come from. Even then double check that it's right.

I'm waiting to be arrested for non payment of tax, waiting for my broadband to be cut off, a refund from the tax office, a visit from bailiffs because I haven't paid a bill, compensation for an accident that wasn't my fault and my share of money from a member of the Nigerian royal family. All this while I'm expecting a visit from the very nice Russian lady who needed air fare to get over here.

Even if you're 100% certain it's your bank, insurance co etc don't ever give details out. Always use a separate phone to double check with the institution themselves.

"

I've drummed that in to my parents. They've finally got the message but are still reluctant to just put the phone down on people.

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By *amiss OP   Couple
over a year ago

chelmsford


"Anything asking for or offering money is a scam unless you are absolutely sure you know where it's come from. Even then double check that it's right.

I'm waiting to be arrested for non payment of tax, waiting for my broadband to be cut off, a refund from the tax office, a visit from bailiffs because I haven't paid a bill, compensation for an accident that wasn't my fault and my share of money from a member of the Nigerian royal family. All this while I'm expecting a visit from the very nice Russian lady who needed air fare to get over here.

Even if you're 100% certain it's your bank, insurance co etc don't ever give details out. Always use a separate phone to double check with the institution themselves.

I've drummed that in to my parents. They've finally got the message but are still reluctant to just put the phone down on people. "

I know..I have this conversation quite often with my Dad, about scams on the phone, they are just too trusting of these people.

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

East Sussex


"Anything asking for or offering money is a scam unless you are absolutely sure you know where it's come from. Even then double check that it's right.

I'm waiting to be arrested for non payment of tax, waiting for my broadband to be cut off, a refund from the tax office, a visit from bailiffs because I haven't paid a bill, compensation for an accident that wasn't my fault and my share of money from a member of the Nigerian royal family. All this while I'm expecting a visit from the very nice Russian lady who needed air fare to get over here.

Even if you're 100% certain it's your bank, insurance co etc don't ever give details out. Always use a separate phone to double check with the institution themselves.

I've drummed that in to my parents. They've finally got the message but are still reluctant to just put the phone down on people.

I know..I have this conversation quite often with my Dad, about scams on the phone, they are just too trusting of these people."

I told my dad never to give out his pin number to anybody. He replied that if the bank asked for it be would .

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By *amiss OP   Couple
over a year ago

chelmsford


"Anything asking for or offering money is a scam unless you are absolutely sure you know where it's come from. Even then double check that it's right.

I'm waiting to be arrested for non payment of tax, waiting for my broadband to be cut off, a refund from the tax office, a visit from bailiffs because I haven't paid a bill, compensation for an accident that wasn't my fault and my share of money from a member of the Nigerian royal family. All this while I'm expecting a visit from the very nice Russian lady who needed air fare to get over here.

Even if you're 100% certain it's your bank, insurance co etc don't ever give details out. Always use a separate phone to double check with the institution themselves.

I've drummed that in to my parents. They've finally got the message but are still reluctant to just put the phone down on people.

I know..I have this conversation quite often with my Dad, about scams on the phone, they are just too trusting of these people.

I told my dad never to give out his pin number to anybody. He replied that if the bank asked for it be would .

"

Oh dear, bless him...

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By *affeine DuskMan
over a year ago

Caerphilly


"Just had a text from GOV-UK to say they are giving everyone £358.76. It then leads you to a website that looks like GOV.UK, asking for your bank details...note it says GOV-UK and not GOV.UK"

Send back a dick pic.

They get oh-so salty.

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By *amiss OP   Couple
over a year ago

chelmsford


"Just had a text from GOV-UK to say they are giving everyone £358.76. It then leads you to a website that looks like GOV.UK, asking for your bank details...note it says GOV-UK and not GOV.UK

Send back a dick pic.

They get oh-so salty. "

Haha!

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By *oan of DArcCouple
over a year ago

Glasgow


"Just had a text from GOV-UK to say they are giving everyone £358.76. It then leads you to a website that looks like GOV.UK, asking for your bank details...note it says GOV-UK and not GOV.UK

Why do they claim to be giving away free money?!

To get your bank account details and empty it!

Lol, I worked that out, but what was the reasoning behind the offer?

As above they said the government were giving us all a sum of money, for the disruption of Covid and proceeded to ask for your bank card details, so they could then empty your bank account! "

Thank you x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"My fella had a voicemail message the other day saying “ due to an unpaid invoice there is now a warrant out to arrest him “ . At least two calls a month from bailiffs, absolute scum "
that Bailiffs one is really convincing as well they gave up ringing and started knocking on my door even took the car away but there not fooling me it's deffinetly just a scam

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By *amiss OP   Couple
over a year ago

chelmsford


"Just had a text from GOV-UK to say they are giving everyone £358.76. It then leads you to a website that looks like GOV.UK, asking for your bank details...note it says GOV-UK and not GOV.UK

Why do they claim to be giving away free money?!

To get your bank account details and empty it!

Lol, I worked that out, but what was the reasoning behind the offer?

As above they said the government were giving us all a sum of money, for the disruption of Covid and proceeded to ask for your bank card details, so they could then empty your bank account!

Thank you x"

You're welcome x

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By *arker secrets 321Man
over a year ago

West Bromwich

Hmrc will never ring u .unless u ask them 2 .ad same scam 2 years ago said warranty out 4 my arrest .tell em fuck off . Scum .ad 2 talk 2 hmrcs fraud department

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By *oomarangMan
over a year ago

Chester

I want to know how they get away with it.

I got a phone call saying I needed to pay some tax I didn’t pay over the phone they wanted my bank details and if I didn’t pay ASAP. they will have me arrested straight away, I said ok send the police so I can explain to them they hung up on me

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By *amiss OP   Couple
over a year ago

chelmsford


"I want to know how they get away with it.

I got a phone call saying I needed to pay some tax I didn’t pay over the phone they wanted my bank details and if I didn’t pay ASAP. they will have me arrested straight away, I said ok send the police so I can explain to them they hung up on me "

It's disgraceful, isn't it..

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