iworkwhippets 13,166 Posted January 21, 2021 Report Share Posted January 21, 2021 just had a message on my mobile telling me i need to update within the next 30 days, but on the update page its highlighted include debit card surely this is a scam Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kanny 21,694 Posted January 21, 2021 Report Share Posted January 21, 2021 42 minutes ago, iworkwhippets said: just had a message on my mobile telling me i need to update within the next 30 days, but on the update page its highlighted include debit card surely this is a scam Scam 100% Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kanny 21,694 Posted January 21, 2021 Report Share Posted January 21, 2021 Also if you get Amazon calling you saying that they have accidentally put money in your account, tell em to fek off! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
iworkwhippets 13,166 Posted January 21, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2021 thanks lads, ive had nowr but scams today, one telling me this is bt, i have to inform you that someone is using my internet connection without my permission, one from amazon prime saying they are going to debit me £79 for summat, and now this one on my phone asking me to update my whatsapp, and please include your debit card, it was highlighted Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kanny 21,694 Posted January 21, 2021 Report Share Posted January 21, 2021 Just now, iworkwhippets said: thanks lads, ive had nowr but scams today, one telling me this is bt, i have to inform you that someone is using my internet connection without my permission, one from amazon prime saying they are going to debit me £79 for summat, and now this one on my phone asking me to update my whatsapp, and please include your debit card, it was highlighted My mums had the same, loads today ive just told her about the WhatsApp one so thanks for that . Nobody not even your bank should be asking for your details, remember that and you won't go wrong. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kanny 21,694 Posted January 21, 2021 Report Share Posted January 21, 2021 another popular one is Microsoft wanting to reimburse you for some software that you haven't used. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pesky1972 5,640 Posted January 21, 2021 Report Share Posted January 21, 2021 1 hour ago, iworkwhippets said: just had a message on my mobile telling me i need to update within the next 30 days, but on the update page its highlighted include debit card surely this is a scam Probably a scam, but to be sure, DM me all your bank details and I’ll check it out for you 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
iworkwhippets 13,166 Posted January 21, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2021 1 minute ago, kanny said: another popular one is Microsoft wanting to reimburse you for some software that you haven't used. cheers matey, tuesday night gone, 8 pm amazonn prime telling me they are going to debit my account £79 yearly subscription fee, and ive had em having a go at me today 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
iworkwhippets 13,166 Posted January 21, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2021 3 minutes ago, pesky1972 said: Probably a scam, but to be sure, DM me all your bank details and I’ll check it out for you ok give me time Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kanny 21,694 Posted January 21, 2021 Report Share Posted January 21, 2021 1 minute ago, iworkwhippets said: cheers matey, tuesday night gone, 8 pm amazonn prime telling me they are going to debit my account £79 yearly subscription fee, and ive had em having a go at me today Most are coming from India so if you hear bud bud it's probably a dud dud 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
iworkwhippets 13,166 Posted January 21, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2021 6 minutes ago, pesky1972 said: Probably a scam, but to be sure, DM me all your bank details and I’ll check it out for you just pmd you 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kanny 21,694 Posted January 21, 2021 Report Share Posted January 21, 2021 what's shocking is that they are actively targeting the older generations. They need there necks stretching 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
iworkwhippets 13,166 Posted January 21, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2021 i was just going to say kanny, with me being an old git, i spose im gullible, but the amount of scams im getting, some poor souls are going to fall for it, Quote Link to post Share on other sites
iworkwhippets 13,166 Posted January 21, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2021 trouble with me i cant see the bad in anybody so that makes me gullible, but im learning Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kanny 21,694 Posted January 21, 2021 Report Share Posted January 21, 2021 1 minute ago, iworkwhippets said: i was just going to say kanny, with me being an old git, i spose im gullible, but the amount of scams im getting, some poor souls are going to fall for it, Yeah they must get some or they wouldn't be doing it, they have scam call centers in India and these people who call you work for them on a pittance of a wage ,they don't actually get your money but the boss does ,its like a career choice over there Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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