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Scam and how to follow up.

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Usedtobeblonde Tue 24-Feb-26 11:35:22

I was very nearly scammed this morning, I was emailed earlier by my friend who frequently has phone problems, sometimes of her own making.
She said would I send an Amazon gift card to her friend’s D who was in hospital.
First red flag, if she couldn’t use her phone she was obviously using email on her computer, so why did she need me?
“She” then sent the details , gift card was for £200, now my friend is generous but not that generous.
I realised then and eventually got hold of her, she had already been contacted by an acquaintance who was savvy enough to get in touch.
My dilemma is should I also change my email address as the scammers have it from her address book.
Do I need to act quickly?

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Granniesunite Tue 24-Feb-26 11:44:52

Change the address if that makes you more comfortable but keep in mind the trouble that will cause you contacting all in your address book.

Tbh I’d just remain vigilant as you have obviously been.

It’s a fact of life now that wee check everything before we act.

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Usedtobeblonde Tue 24-Feb-26 11:54:30

I did realise it would be a mammoth job and frankly not up to it.
I will , as you recommend, just be vigilante.
My friend has posted on Facebook for friends etc who might see but is panicking as whether anyone has fallen for it.
In spite of loads of publicity, people still get taken in and she and I and many of our friends are all in our 80’s.

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Tuliptree Tue 24-Feb-26 11:54:34

I’d just change the password at most I’ve had these spam emails several times and just deleted them and carried on as normal

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SORES Tue 24-Feb-26 12:41:53

Usedtobeblonde - change the password - I change mine regularly, use addresses, as Ive had many! family addresses,
religiously make a note of ones I have used.

Do you maintain and monitor a Spam folder into which all extraneous mail should be delivered.

Besides which, who can spend £200 in a hospital.

80+ you might all be but your instincts have served you well.

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