Scams

pip the beast replied on 15/01/2016 15:28

Posted on 15/01/2016 15:28

Recieved an email last week supposedly from barclays saying that because there was missing information about me they were closing my account. But they go on to say that they are doing everything that they can to help me keep the account  open and that I need to click on the link provided and submit updated information about my self. 

The email didn't address me by name, just  hello. 

Today received an email from natwest  saying that they had deactivated my account due to a security issue and to click on the link provided to reactivate my account. 

This time the email started with dear customer. 

As I have not had a account  with either must assume that they are scams. 

Did inform barclays but they didn't seem interested. 

So it seems the scammers are out in force. 

Be careful when you click on any links in emails. 

 

 

redface replied on 18/01/2016 18:52

Posted on 18/01/2016 18:52

Yes it is quite alarming at first, as you read it, until you realise that the words used would not be uttered by your friend. The phraseology is all wrong and in my case my friend would not not have used one or two of the words.

I read it and in my head it did not 'sound' like him. Found him to be alive and well in the UK.

dougscriv replied on 21/01/2016 15:57

Posted on 21/01/2016 15:57

I had an Email last week telling me someone abroad had been trying to use my Paypal account so would I renew my password on the page provided, if not my account would be closed. It was a fairly convincing message but of course I reported it then Deleted User. 

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