chrisjpainter Posted August 2, 2022 Report Share Posted August 2, 2022 This is the first time I've heard of this one, so thought I'd share. Yesterday my mum received a Whatsapp message saying: 'Hi mum, it's me, just to let you know I've got a new number' She was sceptical, but unfortunately replied to say 'that's fine, is this Chris', to which a reply inevitably came back 'yes it is'. She changed her number for me in her phone. Fortunately this morning she sent me a whatsapp message to check this had happened, and I confirmed that it hadn't and that I'd never have replied to the question 'is this Chris' with something so tediously mundane as 'yes it is'. I'm not sure what the ultimate goal is, probably the usual personal details mining, but just to let you all know this one's about - and to contact the person directly on a different contacting platform to confirm, rather than just a reply. Unless you smell a rat immediately and then just get on with your life after deleting and blocking the number. Variants to this apparently include 'Hi mum/dad I dropped my phone in the bath/loo/sink etc and this is my new phone and number'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted August 2, 2022 Report Share Posted August 2, 2022 Yes that's been around for a while in slightly different versions! Aimed at the caring sort who replies without thinking unfortunately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rim Fire Posted August 2, 2022 Report Share Posted August 2, 2022 Been about for sometime it go along the lines of i lost my card and i am stuck can you send me some cash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old'un Posted August 2, 2022 Report Share Posted August 2, 2022 Yep, been around for some time now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demonic69 Posted August 2, 2022 Report Share Posted August 2, 2022 I've seen loads of these online recently. They ask for money to unblock their card, add minutes/data to their phone, pay a phone bill so they can get their old number back etc. Usually £40-100. Some are pretty convincing and I bet a lot of people are getting caught out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davewh100 Posted August 2, 2022 Report Share Posted August 2, 2022 yeah i got one from my son said exactly what rim rire said Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted August 2, 2022 Report Share Posted August 2, 2022 22 minutes ago, davewh100 said: yeah i got one from my son said exactly what rim rire said Was it from your son though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davewh100 Posted August 2, 2022 Report Share Posted August 2, 2022 2 hours ago, TIGHTCHOKE said: Was it from your son though? no mate it wasn't, knew there was something wrong he doesn't need to borrow money plenty of his own dont no how they got my number Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Boggy Posted August 3, 2022 Report Share Posted August 3, 2022 19 hours ago, chrisjpainter said: This is the first time I've heard of this one, so thought I'd share. Yesterday my mum received a Whatsapp message saying: 'Hi mum, it's me, just to let you know I've got a new number' She was sceptical, but unfortunately replied to say 'that's fine, is this Chris', to which a reply inevitably came back 'yes it is'. She changed her number for me in her phone. Fortunately this morning she sent me a whatsapp message to check this had happened, and I confirmed that it hadn't and that I'd never have replied to the question 'is this Chris' with something so tediously mundane as 'yes it is'. I'm not sure what the ultimate goal is, probably the usual personal details mining, but just to let you all know this one's about - and to contact the person directly on a different contacting platform to confirm, rather than just a reply. Unless you smell a rat immediately and then just get on with your life after deleting and blocking the number. Variants to this apparently include 'Hi mum/dad I dropped my phone in the bath/loo/sink etc and this is my new phone and number'. My daughter got this one last week. They went on to say that they need to pay two bills urgently and cannot access their online banking due to the new phone, so could she pay the bills and they’d pay her back the next day………. Needless to say she realised the scam and reported it. OB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yates Posted August 3, 2022 Report Share Posted August 3, 2022 Got one yesterday. Reported but the message originated from Nigeria Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davewh100 Posted August 3, 2022 Report Share Posted August 3, 2022 6 minutes ago, yates said: Got one yesterday. Reported but the message originated from Nigeria please dont say that iv just wone the Nigerian lottery 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amateur Posted August 3, 2022 Report Share Posted August 3, 2022 1 hour ago, davewh100 said: please dont say that iv just wone the Nigerian lottery 😂 No, but you have been selected by a Nigerian bank official to assist him in relocating some moribund funds that he has discovered and you can earn a sizable commission. 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontastic Posted August 3, 2022 Report Share Posted August 3, 2022 (edited) 18 hours ago, davewh100 said: dont no how they got my number Computer generated or bought from a third party. They don't know anything about you. Edited August 3, 2022 by toontastic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Heron Posted August 3, 2022 Report Share Posted August 3, 2022 Had one today its about extending your break down cover on your washing machine we just need your bank details. How about these details said I go **** yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davewh100 Posted August 4, 2022 Report Share Posted August 4, 2022 On 03/08/2022 at 09:18, amateur said: No, but you have been selected by a Nigerian bank official to assist him in relocating some moribund funds that he has discovered and you can earn a sizable commission. 🤣 😂😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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