Bobba Posted February 9, 2019 Report Share Posted February 9, 2019 For info: Received a text message, allegedly from Argos. Mrs B and I have no recollection of ever dealing with Argos let alone having given them my mobile No. I have binned it but thought I would post a heads up in case it's a scam. The message reads "We are in the process of increasing your limit by £300.00 but would like you to confirm you agree with this decision" there followed a web address link including the words "mobile,argos,vi ew - our info" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbie to this Posted February 9, 2019 Report Share Posted February 9, 2019 Phishing scam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted February 9, 2019 Report Share Posted February 9, 2019 Well binned! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manthing Posted February 9, 2019 Report Share Posted February 9, 2019 Yup. Evil little scrote trying to get your bank details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panoma1 Posted February 9, 2019 Report Share Posted February 9, 2019 (edited) I had this too....followed by one entitled "overpayment refund" never shopped at Argos! Likewise, both went straight in the bin! Edited February 9, 2019 by panoma1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davyo Posted February 9, 2019 Report Share Posted February 9, 2019 33 minutes ago, Bobba said: For info: Received a text message, allegedly from Argos. Mrs B and I have no recollection of ever dealing with Argos let alone having given them my mobile No. I have binned it but thought I would post a heads up in case it's a scam. The message reads "We are in the process of increasing your limit by £300.00 but would like you to confirm you agree with this decision" there followed a web address link including the words "mobile,argos,vi ew - our info" If you opened the link, i'd run antivirus software. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strimmer_13 Posted February 9, 2019 Report Share Posted February 9, 2019 32 minutes ago, Davyo said: If you opened the link, i'd run antivirus software. Always. Spot on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mice! Posted February 9, 2019 Report Share Posted February 9, 2019 Another thing which is strange, a few lads at work were talking about getting strange calls and letters about cancelling gas or sky TV, and random stuff delivered that they haven't ordered. Seems folk have got there addresses and then started setting up accounts taking out things so they can claim cash back, and one lad said his mum had some random PJs turn up then a bill for a fancy new TV, seems folk set up false accounts then change the address. seriously shifty folk out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Green Posted February 9, 2019 Report Share Posted February 9, 2019 5 minutes ago, Mice! said: Another thing which is strange, a few lads at work were talking about getting strange calls and letters about cancelling gas or sky TV, and random stuff delivered that they haven't ordered. Seems folk have got there addresses and then started setting up accounts taking out things so they can claim cash back, and one lad said his mum had some random PJs turn up then a bill for a fancy new TV, seems folk set up false accounts then change the address. seriously shifty folk out there. One of the many good reasons not to rent out rooms in your house on Airbnb. The scammers use the address to open accounts during their stay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clakk Posted February 10, 2019 Report Share Posted February 10, 2019 Total paranoia in our house ,all internet screened ,Malware malbytes scanned and all history deleted after use .Dont go near facebook ,or any of those carp media formats,when finished on here will clean and deleate all and do the same on the phone. Pinterest has tried to install 3 times from pictures folks send,and every day google want my location on but i wont let them. Grumpy old man yes ,good reason to be cautious i think so Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muddy Funker Posted February 11, 2019 Report Share Posted February 11, 2019 20 hours ago, clakk said: Total paranoia in our house ,all internet screened ,Malware malbytes scanned and all history deleted after use .Dont go near facebook ,or any of those carp media formats,when finished on here will clean and deleate all and do the same on the phone. Pinterest has tried to install 3 times from pictures folks send,and every day google want my location on but i wont let them. Grumpy old man yes ,good reason to be cautious i think so Sounds like a vpn would be a good idea. If you don't already use one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clakk Posted February 11, 2019 Report Share Posted February 11, 2019 Vpn already in use ,but still clear all too many clever peeps on computers these days .Look at all the bank hacks and suchlike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brodie Posted February 15, 2019 Report Share Posted February 15, 2019 For years we gave cheques out with our bank details for all to see. Why didn't we get scammed then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Green Posted February 15, 2019 Report Share Posted February 15, 2019 31 minutes ago, Brodie said: For years we gave cheques out with our bank details for all to see. Why didn't we get scammed then? We did but it wasn't so well publicised. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Good shot? Posted November 26, 2019 Report Share Posted November 26, 2019 On 09/02/2019 at 17:58, Bobba said: For info: Received a text message, allegedly from Argos. Mrs B and I have no recollection of ever dealing with Argos let alone having given them my mobile No. I have binned it but thought I would post a heads up in case it's a scam. The message reads "We are in the process of increasing your limit by £300.00 but would like you to confirm you agree with this decision" there followed a web address link including the words "mobile,argos,vi ew - our info" i received a text message, allegedly from Argos this morning saying I had won £500 from Argos and asking me to confirm email addy and sign in details. It is a scam DO NOT RESPOND TO IT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panoma1 Posted November 26, 2019 Report Share Posted November 26, 2019 Had an automated phone call yesterday on my landline allegedly from BT advising my internet was about to be turned off.........I’m not with BT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellow Bear Posted November 26, 2019 Report Share Posted November 26, 2019 And then there are the Amazon Prime scam calls - 3 yesterday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam triple Posted November 26, 2019 Report Share Posted November 26, 2019 they are all at ,mrs ordered some saucepans from Amazon will be delivered today via DPD , but received a call from someone yesterday claiming to be in receipt of these pans as the DPD driver got addresses mixed , low and behold she got a text this morning saying they would be delivered today via DPD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted November 26, 2019 Report Share Posted November 26, 2019 Perhaps she will get 2 sets! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted November 26, 2019 Report Share Posted November 26, 2019 More worrying is how they knew she had ordered some pans and who was delivering them if it's a scam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam triple Posted November 26, 2019 Report Share Posted November 26, 2019 The way she gets thru them could be a god send 51 minutes ago, figgy said: More worrying is how they knew she had ordered some pans and who was delivering them if it's a scam. I’m not up on it all but it’s a bit worrying how easy this information can be obtained Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panoma1 Posted November 26, 2019 Report Share Posted November 26, 2019 3 hours ago, Yellow Bear said: And then there are the Amazon Prime scam calls - 3 yesterday Yep got one of these too! 😏 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old man Posted November 26, 2019 Report Share Posted November 26, 2019 I have one now. To Becky. Saying "Emma, Apply today for a £500 payout to a a bank number ending ***436 then quoting a few codes.." Have been called a t**t many times but never named before. 😄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam triple Posted November 29, 2019 Report Share Posted November 29, 2019 On 26/11/2019 at 12:29, sam triple said: The way she gets thru them could be a god send I’m not up on it all but it’s a bit worrying how easy this information can be obtained her pans arrived on time on the day specified when ordered ,so the moral to this is don't ever respond to anything until arranged delivery date has been and gone then go direct to the seller you dealt with in the first place Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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