NEW SCAM

[Gary WoodingParticipant @garywooding25363]

I got a new scam today – text on my phone.

Text reads 'CENSUS: There is missing information from your Census applicationn. To update your application, please visit: https://census-verify-uk.com to avoid prosecution.

The text came from 07944 759099

[Roger ClarkParticipant @rogerclark]

Just received a text from Parcelforce @ 09:37 saying they missed us earlier and to book a redelivery via a link.

The link 'looks' valid but I went straight on to the Parcelforce website and entered the 'tracking number' manually and guess what? It's not a valid number.

I entered the mobile number 077750 99726 into a valid mobile search (there are a number of sites that come up as not tested by Norton) and it is located in Indonesia.

If you're a person expecting a delivery you could be easily taken in by this one.

Roger

[Michael GilliganParticipant @michaelgilligan61133]

From today’s news : **LINK**

https://inews.co.uk/inews-lifestyle/money/saving-and-banking/scam-fraud-natwest-refund-number-spoofing-authorised-push-payment-code-1021777

Take care !

MichaelG.

[SandgrounderParticipant @sandgrounder]

Posted by Rockingdodge on 05/06/2021 10:38:28:

Just received a text from Parcelforce @ 09:37 saying they missed us earlier and to book a redelivery via a link.

The link 'looks' valid but I went straight on to the Parcelforce website and entered the 'tracking number' manually and guess what? It's not a valid number.

I entered the mobile number 077750 99726 into a valid mobile search (there are a number of sites that come up as not tested by Norton) and it is located in Indonesia.

If you're a person expecting a delivery you could be easily taken in by this one.

Roger

You're right, If the scammers are lucky and get the timing right it can make it look very authentic, I renewed my TV licence on line a few weeks ago, about 3 days after renewing I got an email saying that my bank had refused payment for the licence renewal and could I please click the link they kindly sent me, I did click but is was the delete key.

John

[pgk pgkParticipant @pgkpgk17461]

Posted by Sandgrounder on 05/06/2021 13:15:00:

You're right, If the scammers are lucky and get the timing right it can make it look very authentic, I renewed my TV licence on line a few weeks ago, about 3 days after renewing I got an email saying that my bank had refused payment for the licence renewal and could I please click the link they kindly sent me, I did click but is was the delete key.

John

It may well be someone accessing a list of recent payers as opposed to luck.

pgk

[JonParticipant @jon]

Posted by Rockingdodge on 05/06/2021 10:38:28:

I entered the mobile number 077750 99726 into a valid mobile search (there are a number of sites that come up as not tested by Norton) and it is located in Indonesia.

It comes up as Vodaphone UK north of Blackburn, though 99% sure its a spoofed number rom India.

There really is an easy way out except email scams.

If you register your number with the TPS, some years ago laws changed so that any UK company that then calls without your express wishes is doing so illegally. What that means is if someone is attempting to portray a UK number or is actually a UK person or company that calls you, you know straigh away they have something to hide. Simple.

[Anonymous]

Posted by Jon on 06/06/2021 22:18:49:

If you register your number with the TPS, some years ago laws changed so that any UK company that then calls without your express wishes is doing so illegally.

Hope that works a hell of a lot better than it does in Canada.

…. or works at all

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