Apparently scammers have all come out of the woodwork since this pandemic, taking advantage of people who may be feeling vulnerable, even posing as funeral directors if someone has had a family member die of the virus.
Apart from funeral directors, Tax offices, Amazon, Netflix, various banks and building society names are all being used to try to get info and money of unsuspecting people.
Syl said
Jul 30 3:44 PM, 2020
The info about people can apparently be bought really cheaply on the dark web, so be careful who you give details to and always log out after making a purchase online.
I very rarely use Amazon, but a couple of nights ago I ordered something from them, at 9am the next morning I received a call purporting to be from Amazon saying my internet had been compromised. I doubt it's a coincidence that they used the Amazon name so soon after me ordering.
Twizzler said
Jul 30 4:15 PM, 2020
Syl wrote:
The info about people can apparently be bought really cheaply on the dark web, so be careful who you give details to and always log out after making a purchase online.
I very rarely use Amazon, but a couple of nights ago I ordered something from them, at 9am the next morning I received a call purporting to be from Amazon saying my internet had been compromised. I doubt it's a coincidence that they used the Amazon name so soon after me ordering.
I got an email through the other day saying my
trial for amazon music had come to an end, and I would
have to pay £24.99. I thought SCAM. I don’t use amazon music !
John Doe said
Jul 30 6:15 PM, 2020
Twizzler wrote:
Syl wrote:
The info about people can apparently be bought really cheaply on the dark web, so be careful who you give details to and always log out after making a purchase online.
I very rarely use Amazon, but a couple of nights ago I ordered something from them, at 9am the next morning I received a call purporting to be from Amazon saying my internet had been compromised. I doubt it's a coincidence that they used the Amazon name so soon after me ordering.
I got an email through the other day saying my
trial for amazon music had come to an end, and I would
have to pay £24.99. I thought SCAM. I don’t use amazon music !
I am an African Prince and due to being a noted Philanthropist am giving away £1000 to random people all around the world - please send me your personal details so you will receive this wonderful gift with all my love.
-- Edited by John Doe on Thursday 30th of July 2020 06:16:46 PM
Syl said
Jul 30 8:20 PM, 2020
Twizzler wrote:
Syl wrote:
The info about people can apparently be bought really cheaply on the dark web, so be careful who you give details to and always log out after making a purchase online.
I very rarely use Amazon, but a couple of nights ago I ordered something from them, at 9am the next morning I received a call purporting to be from Amazon saying my internet had been compromised. I doubt it's a coincidence that they used the Amazon name so soon after me ordering.
I got an email through the other day saying my
trial for amazon music had come to an end, and I would
have to pay £24.99. I thought SCAM. I don’t use amazon music !
I got something similar ages ago Twiz, saying my Amazon prime needing renewing, I don't even know what Amazon prime is.
Syl said
Jul 30 8:22 PM, 2020
John Doe wrote:
Twizzler wrote:
Syl wrote:
The info about people can apparently be bought really cheaply on the dark web, so be careful who you give details to and always log out after making a purchase online.
I very rarely use Amazon, but a couple of nights ago I ordered something from them, at 9am the next morning I received a call purporting to be from Amazon saying my internet had been compromised. I doubt it's a coincidence that they used the Amazon name so soon after me ordering.
I got an email through the other day saying my
trial for amazon music had come to an end, and I would
have to pay £24.99. I thought SCAM. I don’t use amazon music !
I am an African Prince and due to being a noted Philanthropist am giving away £1000 to random people all around the world - please send me your personal details so you will receive this wonderful gift with all my love.
-- Edited by John Doe on Thursday 30th of July 2020 06:16:46 PM
I think they are a bit more sophisticated nowadays JD....and tbh, who would ever believe you were an African prince anyway?
John Doe said
Jul 30 8:45 PM, 2020
Syl wrote:
John Doe wrote:
Twizzler wrote:
Syl wrote:
The info about people can apparently be bought really cheaply on the dark web, so be careful who you give details to and always log out after making a purchase online.
I very rarely use Amazon, but a couple of nights ago I ordered something from them, at 9am the next morning I received a call purporting to be from Amazon saying my internet had been compromised. I doubt it's a coincidence that they used the Amazon name so soon after me ordering.
I got an email through the other day saying my
trial for amazon music had come to an end, and I would
have to pay £24.99. I thought SCAM. I don’t use amazon music !
I am an African Prince and due to being a noted Philanthropist am giving away £1000 to random people all around the world - please send me your personal details so you will receive this wonderful gift with all my love.
-- Edited by John Doe on Thursday 30th of July 2020 06:16:46 PM
I think they are a bit more sophisticated nowadays JD....and tbh, who would ever believe you were an African prince anyway?
Apparently scammers have all come out of the woodwork since this pandemic, taking advantage of people who may be feeling vulnerable, even posing as funeral directors if someone has had a family member die of the virus.
Apart from funeral directors, Tax offices, Amazon, Netflix, various banks and building society names are all being used to try to get info and money of unsuspecting people.
I very rarely use Amazon, but a couple of nights ago I ordered something from them, at 9am the next morning I received a call purporting to be from Amazon saying my internet had been compromised. I doubt it's a coincidence that they used the Amazon name so soon after me ordering.
I got an email through the other day saying my
trial for amazon music had come to an end, and I would
have to pay £24.99. I thought SCAM. I don’t use amazon music !
I am an African Prince and due to being a noted Philanthropist am giving away £1000 to random people all around the world - please send me your personal details so you will receive this wonderful gift with all my love.
-- Edited by John Doe on Thursday 30th of July 2020 06:16:46 PM
I got something similar ages ago Twiz, saying my Amazon prime needing renewing, I don't even know what Amazon prime is.
I think they are a bit more sophisticated nowadays JD....and tbh, who would ever believe you were an African prince anyway?
Cheeky mare!