Scam on phones

kopenhagen5
Community Member

on ‎04-10-2013 12:51 PM

Just a warning.

There are scam competitions doing the rounds on mobile phones.

One in particular - freeonlinedesk or similar.

 

To add, if you receive messages whether it be on the phone or internet, DO NOT select any links.

Always check, if you need to by contacting the company direct. (phone company, ebay, PayPal or utilities)

Or ask fellow members here if you are not sure. Smiley Happy

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debra9275
Community Member

on ‎04-10-2013 12:57 PM

thanks for the warning Kopen Smiley Happy

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ashjoma
Community Member

on ‎04-10-2013 12:58 PM

I got one last week, an SMS. Apparently a young lady just "new to the country"  who wanted to meet me for a" romantic time".

 

Not had one of them before

 

Had a few wins of millions of pounds in lotteries I never entered, however.

 

 

I have a prepaid phone

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spotweldersfriend
Community Member

on ‎04-10-2013 01:35 PM

Email warning.

If you receive an email that says it has a link to the new James Blunt album DO NOT OPEN IT.
It is a link to the new James Blunt album.
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cherry*135
Community Member
In response to spotweldersfriend

‎04-10-2013 01:46 PM - edited ‎04-10-2013 01:47 PM

If your email address gets hacked and sends spam/scam emails to your contacts, change your password asap. People on your contact list will probably contact you to check if you did send the dodgy lookng emails, which makes you aware of what is going on.

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