Attempted phone scam.

[fixnwear]

This just hasn't been my year.

First my card was skimmed ( with a happy ending ) now this...

Gifted a flight for 2 with QATAR to Europe.

Had a problem and posted a question at their FB.

The next thing I get a call on my mobile.

I thought 'what excellent service'.

My phone number is not public at FB.

Anyhoot...the caller suggested that they could cancel the booking and rebook at no charge.

So far so good.

Asked to download WorldRemit from the Apple Store.

Went through most of the verify yourself until I got to an option

where you had to choose a verifying document from a drop down.

Medicare Number , Drivers License or Passport.

At this stage I went 'hang on, none of this was required n the booking'.

Told the guy I would have to check this out and get back to him.

Guy says it will all expire in 2 minutes so...

I hung up and deleted the app.

Now I am wondering.

Because I didn't finish the ID phase and deleted the app would the

scammer have seen any of my details ???
Would the app developers still have my stuff in their database ???

Still waiting on a reply from the app developers.

[twyngwyn]

Call or text from an unknown number? Here’s what to do – @theU (utah.edu)

[fixnwear]

"I keep my debit card in an RIFD enclosed folder in my wallet, that blocks any skimming, and I also have my handbag lined with RFID blocking as well."

Until you remove it from the sleeve and there is a skimmer under the counter.

It surprised me to find out that the CCV is stored on the chip as well.
Great general precaution though.

[twyngwyn]

Do RFID-Blocking Wallets Protect Against Identity Theft? | Money

[imastawka]

How would the crims get a card skimmer under the counter without anybody's knowledge?

Unless the shop owner was compliant.

[domino-710]

Got to love - a cashless society.

Cards - well - how many - how much - has been lost.

I was with Westpac - locally they closed  so I opened an account with CBA - they are right next door to the market.

I go in - withdraw cash - go shopping - and even have something to put into the ' piggy bank ' when done.

Not into living my life on a phone - not into have to put info on the nets - the inconvenience of being hacked is not worth the convenience of a ' card '.

And just a reminder - only ever keep a smallish amount in these card accounts - only what you can afford to lose.

[cam-2793]

I also do most of my shopping with cash- easier to keep track of how much you're spending! What's worse than swiping a card for everything is using a digital wallet! Whenever we get stuck behind someone using one at the supermarket, it always seems to take sooo looong and they would be stuffed if anything happens to the phone.

[imastawka]

At least with a digital wallet, they can't skim the chip.

As for anything happening to the phone, you still have all your actual cards (hopefully) safely tucked away at home.

And if you're smart, they'll need to have your fingerprint to open your phone if it's lost or stolen.