Scams

[Polarbear]

Following on from Tierbirdys 'Am I being scammed' thread, I was wondering if anyone had actually been caught out by one of these scammers?

I and everyone has had emails from Prince Jojo in Nigeria wanting to give me a million and I would like to think I am savvy enough to spot a scam but the whole point of these is you don't know you are being scammed. I would be very suspicious if I had someone phone me up out of the blue about my pensions as I am retired but wifie has a few small pensions in different places and has asked me to see what options she has with them. If I wasn't here she would be ripe for one of those pension scams. Not because she is stupid but because she is was too trusting.

Are there any really clever ones that people fall for? Just so I am pre warned. I ask after reading this short piece on scams.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-63796738

OK, the bloke who had his drink spikes is a bit different but even so I thought banks had to reimburse scams. From this article, obviously not!

When he checked his Revolut app 10 minutes later, he realised nearly £56,000 had been stolen.

£56 grand swiped from you accout. Jesus, doesn't bear thinking about.
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[Islander]

There's a heap of stuff online but the simple basics are listed on the National Cyber Security Centre's website.

https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/collection/phishing-scams/spot-scams

I use elements of this to brief staff at work - it's pretty much spot on.

[chickenstrip]

Stay broke. You can't scam broke folk.
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THERE'S MILLIONS OF CHICKENSTRIPS OUT THERE!

[Ayrton]

My uncle had one of those "you owe us tax" type scams where they tell you to go to a supermarket and buy a bunch of vouchers in order to pay it back. Luckily the person working there realised it was a scam and stopped him. I don't think there's a lot of clever ones out there, they just hope to find an old person that they can easily scare into sending money.

[arry]

[Nobby the Bastard]

I particularly like the Microsoft 'you have a virus' phone calls.

It becomes a game of 'how long can I keep them on the phone?'

My record is 37 minutes 21 seconds.
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[WD Forte]

On a related note I had to ring British Gas and got though to an Indian call centre which sounded like they were having a party in a tiled bathroom with all the taps running.
It probably was BG and just cheaping out on customer service but no way was I going to talk to a shabby bunch like that.

If I hear an Indian voice I cant help thinking scam call
call me a rassis but I've had the microsoft wanting access to my puter call a few times too and didn't fall for it.
The criminal gangs have sullied the reputation of the genuine ones
so I'll make no apologies for being suspicious af when I get an unsolicited call or email from anyone
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[chickenstrip]

Can someone explain this "phone" concept to me?
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THERE'S MILLIONS OF CHICKENSTRIPS OUT THERE!

[pinkyfloyd]

I had a couple of missed calls from a number, 3rd time I answered it in front of the students for a laugh. It was an automated message saying I am being investigated by HMRC for national insurance fraud and I have to stay on the line to avoid prison.

So when it answered it was a very short conversation.

Them: Hello you are through to HMRC how can I help you?

Me: Apparently I am being investigated

Them: Can I take your name to look you up on the system

Me: You called me and if I am being investigated surely you have my details in front of you so why dont you tell me my name?

Them.... CLICK...........
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[stinkwheel]

I've been bait and switched numerous times on ebay. Usually with motorcycle brake pads.
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[grr666]

Nearly got caught recently on Instagram after entering a competition for some free tattoos. Someone had duplicated
the tattooists site, followed me and then day or two later I got a message saying I'd won the competition. Was
all going swimmingly until they asked me to 'register' using some card details. I didn't like that so messaged back to say
I'd go to the studio in person and sort it out face to face. they agreed to that and the next day when I rocked up, learned
it was a scam. Reported and blocked the account and let the actual tattooist know someone was scamming using his name.
Fortunately my usual tattooist got in touch a day later by chance and have 4 new ones just in time for Christmas. That's
seven in total this year.
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[tatters]

I almost lost $900 a few years ago selling a Chinese Type 97 rifle (semi-auto QBZ-95) online. Using Canada post cash on delivery service.

I sold the rifle to a guy in Calgary via COD which means that the post office takes payment before handing the parcel over and l get a postal order payment in the post. But the post office handed the parcel over without taking payment and outright refused to send me the money that l was owed. The buyer for a few months denied that he had received the rifle and l was stuck out of pocket until l gave up going after Canada post and threaten to report him to the RCMP, (l had a copy of this gun license) which made him suddenly remember that he did indeed pick up the parcel without paying. I then got a e-transfer for full payment from the buyer.
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[grr666]

[Easy-X]

These things go in phases. The current one seems to be renewing the warranty on white goods. Usual M.O. long pause, Indian voice answers... say what you like but there are some advantages to being racist
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[Polarbear]

Another thing with not knowing where a phone call is coming from - I had an 07 number phone me, mobile I presume, but it turned out to be EE phoning to see if they could lower my costs. I was suspicious obviously, but when I asked how I knew it was a legit call they recited my customer number, my details and my last bill figure so they were kosher. Why they use a mobile number though?
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[ThunderGuts]

[Polarbear]

[chickenstrip]

[Freddyfruitba...]

[Islander]

If you want to find out how they operate the most common scams then have a look at this chap's Youtube channel:

https://www.youtube.com/c/JimBrowning/videos

Informative and some of the stuff he pulls is highly entertaining too.

[chickenstrip]

[P.]

Having personal banking details is one step closer to successful identity fraud, regardless of money within said account.

[stinkwheel]

All my banking is done in person at my local branch. No phone or internet banking facility on my account.
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