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Frauds and Scams (SCAM)
axdpc
- 20 Sep 2003 15:08
major news channels and newspapers. Some of these frauds seem just too big and remote to be of immediate, direct relevance to our daily lives. But, we will eventually pay for the consequences and damages, in taxes, costs of goods and services, regulations, copy-cats etc.
I hope we can collect, in one thread, frauds and scams, reported or heard. We must become more aware and more educated to guard against frauds and scams
which impact upon the health, well being, and wealth of ourselves and our families.
jimmy b
- 12 Nov 2016 13:23
- 600 of 631
is a really secure one i'm using it for everything now including banks etc because no one will ever get it even hackers ,how clever am i .
ExecLine
- 12 Nov 2016 17:14
- 601 of 631
sutherlh1 - 18 Dec 2016 16:37 - 602 of 631
Any one else had this issue or something similar. I assume it was just a scam, but looked realistic. Thanks. H
ExecLine
- 18 Dec 2016 17:10
- 603 of 631
As the box was a link and seeing how Donald had only just been elected as the new President just the day before, I clicked on it to read more.
I was immediately 'hijacked' by something similar to what you experienced, sutherlh1.
I couldn't shut the page down or move away from it. Aaaargh! The page was telling me to phone a number, pay a fee, etc, etc, etc. Well, I wasn't going to be doing any of that stuff, so here's what I did.
I hit Ctrl/Del to bring up the Task Manager to then use it to completely shut down the Chrome browser. Sorted!
Then I ran an AV Scan: Nothing to report.
I then cleaned the PC with CCleaner.
I then searched for Malware with ADW Cleaner and did another clean with what it found, which was nothing much, really.
sutherlh1 - 18 Dec 2016 17:26 - 604 of 631
ExecLine
- 18 Dec 2016 17:48
- 605 of 631
There's generally a 'default situation' with downloads, where boxes are 'ticked already' for you and so, along with the download 'you DO WANT', you also get stuff downloaded and/or installed, that you DON'T REALLY WANT.
skinny
- 19 Dec 2016 09:41
- 606 of 631
My son has had similar on his Imac - thankfully both amounted to nothing.
ExecLine
- 10 Jan 2017 19:18
- 607 of 631
Autofill flaw lets scam websites steal internet users' credit card and contact details
Autofill on Google's Chrome and Apple's Safari could be giving sensitive details to phishers using a simple flaw
Telegraph
Cara McGoogan
10 JANUARY 2017 • 3:23PM
As the use of multiple usernames and passwords across different sites becomes common online practice, people increasingly turn to password managers and browser autofill in order to log in. While this is the recommended way to stay safe online, a newly discovered flaw in popular browsers and password managers could let scammers steal sensitive information, a researcher has found.
The flaw affects the autofill function, which saves personal information and automatically pastes it to prevent repetitive typing, on browsers including Google's Chrome and Apple's Safari. It also affects some plugins and add-ons including the LastPass password manager.
When a user starts to input information into a website, such as their name, autofill suggests information to paste into other boxes on the page. Once the user clicks on one of the suggestions the function automatically pastes information into text boxes on the site.
Security researcher Viljami Kuosmanen has discovered that autofill will also paste information into hidden text boxes, allowing scammers to steal information without users knowing. This could include name, personally identifying information, email address, phone number and addresses.
Credit card details could also be affected, although browsers tend to warn users before inputting this information on insecure sites.
As an example of how the scam could work, Kuosmanen created a website that asks for a user's name and email address but contains hidden boxes that are automatically filled with address, organisation and phone number.
The attack only works if users select one of the autofill suggestions, meaning the best method of protection is to avoid clicking on these until a fix has been released. Disabling autofill is also a possibility, as is managing security settings. For example, Chrome users can deselect "Enable Autofill to fill out web forms in a single click" in Settings -> Advanced.
It doesn't affect Mozilla's Firefox browser as this autofills each field individually.
ExecLine
- 17 Jan 2017 10:57
- 608 of 631
http://www.coventry.gov.uk/info/30/trading_standards/412/scams_and_warnings/7
ExecLine
- 17 Jan 2017 11:15
- 609 of 631
This morning I received an International Call (with no visible caller number).
Well, that sort of call immediately puts me 'on my guard' and 9/10 I would immediately drop the call after lifting the receiver off its charger cradle by putting it straight back on the cradle again. This time I hung on to see who was calling.
A young lady, definitely of 'international origin' and with good English, quickly explained she was from BT and that she was calling me because they had experienced lots of 'errors' on my account.
She then asked if I had a PC? (Hmmm? My curiosity is being aroused) "Yes."
She asked if it would be possible for me to switch it on? (Hmmm? Well BT, and myself too, certainly do have a few e-mail problems. But I know for a fact, that BT don't go about solving them like this) "Sorry, I am not going to do that."
I then hung up.
VICTIM - 17 Jan 2017 11:30 - 610 of 631
mentor - 17 Jan 2017 12:09 - 611 of 631
I reported to Itunes " I have no account with you and did not purchase any of the "netflix", so I suspect is a PHISHING"
I did not click any of the links send to me, as I suspect is what they wanted
Receipt - LON662756610819016464
I
Itunes ®
Reply|Sat 07/01, 14:15
You
iTunes. . . .
Dear XXXX.com
This email confirms your purchase of the following subscription
Name of Subscription: Netflix 1S Plan
Name of Application: Netflix
Content Provider: Netflix, Inc.
Date of purchase: 05 January 2017
Subscription Period: 2 month
Price: 66.99
Payment Method: iTunes account
The subscription period will automatically renew unless you turn it off no later than 48 hours before the end of the current period. To cancel auto-renewal or manage your subscriptions, click below and sign in.
You can cancel a Subscription at any time: Cancel / Refund Subscriptions
Regards,
The iTunes Store team
skinny
- 24 Apr 2017 14:36
- 612 of 631
FINAL REQUEST:DVLA
Swansea have been trying to contact you,
Click below for more information.
http://tax-disc.gov.uk.dvla.ma1.pw/info.html
also see Scam warning for DVLA customers
mentor - 03 May 2017 10:53 - 613 of 631
Hundreds of fake websites that appear to be owned by major high street banks have been discovered online, raising fears that fraudsters are targeting UK savers.
Researchers found as many as 324 sites that look like they are run by respected brands including Natwest, HSBC and Barclays, but are in fact owned by individuals.
Internet security firm Domain Tools found web addresses including hsbc-direct.com, barclaya.net, barclays-supports.com and lloydstsbs.com are all owned by third parties rather than the banks themselves.
Telegraph - Warning over fake bank websites targeting British savers
HARRYCAT
- 03 May 2017 13:30
- 614 of 631
ExecLine
- 11 May 2017 11:03
- 615 of 631
http://www.coventry.gov.uk/info/30/trading_standards/412/scams_and_warnings/7
Once you've clicked on my link, you might like to pop the site in your browser's 'Favorites' bar and maybe rename it to 'Scam Updates' or similar, so that you can find it again.
Here's what the above site has to say about dealing with unwanted callers, fraudsters and sales people:
Dealing with unwanted salespeople and fraudsters
Whether you are contacted by a genuine salesperson or a fraudster, they may both have got your name and personal details in a similar way. There are many companies and other organisations (including councils) that collect and sell information about you. Stopping information about you being collected or sold will reduce calls from genuine sales people and fraudsters.
Avoid filling in marketing surveys or questionnaires. Junk/scam mailers buy this information to send unwanted post, junk e-mails and make telephone calls. Some traders might even use the information to make doorstep visits.
If you receive junk mail with a return address on the envelope, write 'unsolicited mail, please return to sender' on the envelope and put it back in the post unstamped. This may disrupt their activities and increase their costs. Do not respond to such letters in any other way.
Remove your name and address from www.192.com. Use form: 'C01 record correction form' available from their website. 192.com is one of the principal UK directories used by companies to get names, addresses and telephone numbers.
Register regularly with the Mailing Preference Service (free of charge) and there is a similar free scheme for unwanted telephone calls - Telephone Preference Service or phone 0845 070 0707.
When you fill out your annual electoral registration form, choose for your details NOT to be added to the 'Edited Electoral Register' (sold for marketing purposes). Read the registration form carefully and tick the box to ensure that your details will appear on the 'Full Register' only (used for elections, crime prevention and credit checks). Contact your local elections office.
Whenever you give your name, address or e-mail to an organisation, for instance when you buy a product or service, always tick the opt out boxes to say that you don't want any further information about 'other products and services' and you don't want your details shared with 'carefully selected' third parties.
If you want to stop unaddressed mail, opt out of Royal Mail's door to door service. However, doing so may prevent you from receiving important mail from the Government.
Screen your phone calls using a suitable device such as an answer phone. Avoiding answering unwanted phone calls may reduce the number you receive.
Use junk/spam e-mail filters on your PC to reduce the number of junk e-mails you receive.
Put a 'No Junk Mail' sign on your letterbox.
Don't respond to any unwanted letters, e-mails or telephone calls. You will only encourage them (and others that they share your information with), to send more.
If you are visited - our advice is never to deal with cold callers as this is the favoured approach used by rogue traders who only want to get as much money from their victims as possible. If anyone comes to your home unexpectedly offering good or services, say no, or better still don't open the door.
Callers can always drop information through your door and you can then make a reasoned decision without feeling under pressure to buy. And finally - NEVER send any money to anyone who contacts you out of the blue and don't agree to transfer money using money transfer services such as UKASH or Western Union, both of which are untraceable.
mentor - 14 Jun 2017 09:57 - 616 of 631
who-called.co.uk - was created to stigmatize scammers, spammers and fake offers. The community for phone numbers and phone spam! If you have received such a call or text, or if you have returned the call or text and you now realize it is a scam, you can report it on our website. You should also spread the word to your friends and family to protect them. Add new numbers to help others avoid the telephone harassment.
| 018354237675 | Recorded message about boiler replacement.... |
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| 03303900607 | 03303900607 tells me i am owing money to a debt collector however i have never had a loan.... |
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| 01618145929 | Ppi !! Rings on different numbers... |
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| 02038850016 | So called marketing survey said "Mark". Told them we do not accept unsolicited calls.... |
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| 01632960792 | Silent then taped message... |
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| 08438667020 | Silent. Clearly just a scam designed to make money from anyone who calls back wondering who it is.... |
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| 08448003727 | I have not returned this call as I suspect it will be a scam to run up my bill. The person the other end just kept saying... |
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| 01915645876 | Debt Collector. We're not even in debt. We are the customer that is owed the debt but they just harass us to let them chase... |
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| 01267615461 | Talk talk one big con... |
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| 01218277175 | Jennifer from Pearl Advice Services and they had heard I had been in a car accident. Seems like it was a sophisticated recording... |
Missed call scams start by ringing your phone and hanging up so quickly that you can’t answer the call in time. Your phone registers a missed call and you probably won’t recognize the number. People will often then call the number back to find out who it is. Apart from being a nuisance, the missed call can lead to a scam in two ways
The number you call back may be redirected to a premium rate service (a number that starts with 09) without your knowledge, which means you will be charged a lot of money per minute.
The number may tell you that you have won a prize of some sort and give you another number to call to ‘claim’ your prize, but they may not tell you how much the call will cost. This second number may be a premium rate number, again charging you a lot of money to get your prize.
Text message scams work by sending you a text message from a number you may not recognize, but the content of the message could sound like it’s from a friend—for instance "Hi, it’s John. I’m back! When do you want to catch up?" or "Hey big fella, happy birthday!". Another common tactic is for a text message to sound like someone flirting with you. Many people reply asking who it is and end up engaging in a lengthy SMS exchange with the scammer. Only later do they find out that they have been charged a high rate both for messages they sent (sometimes there are also charges for messages received as well).
If you have received such a call or text, or if you have returned the call or text and you now realize it is a scam, you can report it on our website. You should also spread the word to your friends and family to protect them.
Geographic numbers01 and 02 numbers These numbers are related to specific locations in the UK and are used for homes and businesses. Calls from landlines are typically charged up to 9p per minute; calls from mobiles between 3p and 40p per minute depending on your call package. For landlines there is normally also a call set-up fee, and call charges are dependent on the time of day. Most providers offer call packages that allow calls free of charge at certain times of the day.
Premium rate number guideShort text message numbers Mobile text shortcode numbers are five or six-digits long and usually begin with 5, 6, 7 or 8. These numbers are often used to pay for new features in apps, to donate to charity, to enter competitions and to download games and ringtones. You may see these numbers in promotions asking you to text a certain word to a number or, you may receive promotional texts asking you to reply to them.
118 – directory enquiries Numbers beginning with 118 are used for directory enquiries services.Costs: Most calls include a charge to connect (can be between 50p and £4) and then a charge for every minute you use the line (can be up to £5 per minute).
0871, 0872 or 0873 These numbers are normally used for customer service lines, such as technical support lines, chat lines, tarot/horoscope lines and sales/booking lines.Costs: Typically between 11p and 15p per minute from a BT landline and between 20p and 41p per minute from mobiles The cost of calling 087 numbers is made up of two parts: an access charge going to your phone company, and a service charge set by the organisation you are calling.
070 numbers Numbers beginning with 070 may look like mobile numbers but they are different and can be more expensive.They are used to divert calls to another phone number. Small businesses and sole traders often used these to avoid giving out their personal phone number.070 numbers are regulated by Ofcom. However, PhonepayPlus can investigate services on these numbers if they are found to offer premium rate-style services and/or the number is being misused and if the cost of the call exceeds 10p per minute.
09 numbers These numbers are mainly used for competitions, TV voting, horoscopes, chat lines, adult lines and professional service lines.Costs: Between 9p and £1.69 per minute from a BT landline (other landlines up to £2.60 per minute) or between 50p and £2.50 per minute from mobiles
Contact the company that runs the serviceIf you want to make an enquiry about your charge, you should first contact the company that is running the service.
To find out who is running the service and the contact details of the company, please use our search engine or contact your telephone provider and ask for the contact details of the service provider.
Stan
- 27 Jun 2017 15:56
- 617 of 631
kimoldfield
- 01 Jul 2017 00:47
- 618 of 631
indushah - 03 Jul 2017 08:48 - 619 of 631
Have asked Moneyam to investigate and warn everyone.
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