Gritt23
New member
Had this come through today, and although we all get scam attempts pretty regularly I'm sure, I thought this one was a bit cleverer than most, so wanted to share and warn.
Text message comes through:
Barclays has noticed your Debit card was recently used on 09-08-2017 16:32:43, at Amazon Online for 1976.00 GBP. If you are not aware of this transaction call Fraud Prevention on 03301170109 or Intl +443301170109. Do not reply by SMS
But what is deceiving is that it comes up on the same text thread as all my other texts from Barclays telling me that the service is offline for maintenance, right back to when I first registered for the account and mobile app etc. In every way, it looks like it came from Barclays on the usual number they do drop me text messages on. Something didn't smell right, so I did check the Fraud Prevention number I have for Barclays, and it was different. I rung the Fraud Prevention number I have and they confirmed it was a scam, and scammers can send these messages through in such a way that it appears on the same email trail as genuine Barclays texts.
I assume the scam is that you ring up and that is a premium number you are paying a fortune for, and they keep you on the line trying to get you bank details, claiming they need you to pass through security.
Be warned good people. I'd suggest you stick your banks Fraud number in your contacts and if you ever get a message from your bank about Fraud, ring the number you have for Fraud, and NOT the number you are being asked to ring.
***This has been a public service announcement***
***You have NOT be charged for this service***
Text message comes through:
Barclays has noticed your Debit card was recently used on 09-08-2017 16:32:43, at Amazon Online for 1976.00 GBP. If you are not aware of this transaction call Fraud Prevention on 03301170109 or Intl +443301170109. Do not reply by SMS
But what is deceiving is that it comes up on the same text thread as all my other texts from Barclays telling me that the service is offline for maintenance, right back to when I first registered for the account and mobile app etc. In every way, it looks like it came from Barclays on the usual number they do drop me text messages on. Something didn't smell right, so I did check the Fraud Prevention number I have for Barclays, and it was different. I rung the Fraud Prevention number I have and they confirmed it was a scam, and scammers can send these messages through in such a way that it appears on the same email trail as genuine Barclays texts.
I assume the scam is that you ring up and that is a premium number you are paying a fortune for, and they keep you on the line trying to get you bank details, claiming they need you to pass through security.
Be warned good people. I'd suggest you stick your banks Fraud number in your contacts and if you ever get a message from your bank about Fraud, ring the number you have for Fraud, and NOT the number you are being asked to ring.
***This has been a public service announcement***
***You have NOT be charged for this service***