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A warning for the Brits down t'cellar
I was emailed a warning from a reputable source. Thought I'd share it with you, as it might be a scam running throughout the Uk, especially over the Christmas season:
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I've had a few emails warning of this. I don't know if it's true or just another silly hoax/urban legend. Anyway, on priniciple I never call people back....probally the Scots blood in me.
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Given the source, I suspect it's genuine. Worth being aware of at any rate.:)
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well, yes.
Speaking of scams, is it me or has the 'phishing' rate gone up lately? I had no less than 5 in my emails today, warning that my account had been accessed from abroad etc... |
Yah, me too. Funny, I wonder if it's seasonal?
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well, it's definitely cyclic... go for weeks without any, and then like the buses...
I guess they're trying to earn their Christmas bonus. |
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According to snopes this was true, but the premium rate service removed access to the telephone lines last year when the scam was uncovered.
It's possible it's running again, so always worth checking smallprint on any cards you get through the door. |
It is seasonal. I work at a bank, and we see a dramatic increase of fraud and phishing scams around the holiday season. People want that extra money for the holiday I guess. :gift:
After all, criminals have family too. :violin: They just don't want to get things legally. :bs: |
People are a lot busier, don't have time to check it out, plus don't want to take a chance on screwing up which would involve more hassle and time.
They learned from Mom, teachers, bosses, cops and bullies, the path of least resistance, do what you're told, is the easiest. Not nearly the fun though. :angel: |
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