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BoltonSte · 07-12-07, 08:10 AM

There's a new scam going round just in time for Christmas, and like as not related to certain missing discs with peoples details on, I've only heard this relates to HSBC customers, but no doubt it could happen with any bank:
You get called up by someone claiming to be from the bank to inform you "we are currently having problems with our system and could you please confirm some details" or words to that effect. Whereby they can then get personal details to get access to your account.

Don't do it, just tell them you are busy, ask which department they are from and that you will phone back soon as you can (to which they will respond that you can't phone back as they are not on a system that allows you to ring back - didn't realise you could get one way phones like that)
Normally I don't believe these type of e-mails, but our friend phoned up to let us know that she had been told about it when lo and behold, but her mobile rang, and she got some chap saying the above to her. I assume they will call mobiles as chances are you are out doing something and your mind is less likely to be on the phone call.

As the banks always say "they will never call you and ask you for details, they only ask you to confirm details when you call them"

Just thought I'd give everyone a heads up.

Ste

07-12-07, 08:10 AM	#1
BoltonSte Member Mega Poster Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Back in Bolton Posts: 1,010	Banking Scam There's a new scam going round just in time for Christmas, and like as not related to certain missing discs with peoples details on, I've only heard this relates to HSBC customers, but no doubt it could happen with any bank: You get called up by someone claiming to be from the bank to inform you "we are currently having problems with our system and could you please confirm some details" or words to that effect. Whereby they can then get personal details to get access to your account. Don't do it, just tell them you are busy, ask which department they are from and that you will phone back soon as you can (to which they will respond that you can't phone back as they are not on a system that allows you to ring back - didn't realise you could get one way phones like that) Normally I don't believe these type of e-mails, but our friend phoned up to let us know that she had been told about it when lo and behold, but her mobile rang, and she got some chap saying the above to her. I assume they will call mobiles as chances are you are out doing something and your mind is less likely to be on the phone call. As the banks always say "they will never call you and ask you for details, they only ask you to confirm details when you call them" Just thought I'd give everyone a heads up. Ste __________________ Had an SV or three. Street triple R - gone but not forgotten. Now trying the lunacy that is KTM with a Superduke GT. for the pillion capability of course.