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I think I may have been scammed

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Grammaretto Thu 30-Nov-23 14:32:59

I decided to sell some clothes on Vinted. A friend had recommended it
I spent ages doing descriptions and uploading photos and as soon as the first item went live, I had a message from Vinted that it had been sold.
I was then asked to press a link.
The link said "are you sure you want to leave Vinted"
Instead of following my instinct to stay on the site, I found myself giving bank details to someone who said they had paid for the garment
There was no confirm button so I hope I haven't actually parted with my card details or if I have they are not in a criminal's hands

Soon after I had 2 messages from Vinted saying 2 more items had sold and there was no request for card details, only posting instructions.
There is no obvious help on the site.
Should I panic and cancel my bank card?

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Moonwatcher1904 Thu 30-Nov-23 17:36:29

Glad you got sorted out Grammaretto. It is too easy to be fooled by these scammers.

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cornergran Thu 30-Nov-23 17:45:49

Relieved for you grammaretto.

Checking our credit card statement I saw an entry I didn’t recognise. An anxious hour followed while the provider had a look, put a temporary stop on my card and gave me some additional information to follow up. Yes, it was a purchase I’d forgotten about. Calling the provider back I also felt a very silly old woman. The supremely kind and patient staff reassured me they’d rather people called them than risked anything. Impressive service from them.

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Georgesgran Thu 30-Nov-23 19:12:44

My credit card statement has given me a bit of a fright a couple of times, when I’ve bought something locally, but the payment goes to a different name at the opposite end of the Country. Luckily, I’ve had no real issues and followed the paper trail backwards.

A relief for you grammaretto.

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Grammaretto Thu 30-Nov-23 19:35:22

Oh yes that strange entry on the statement.
I was most concerned earlier this year when someone had spent £200 at the co-op in a town I never shop in.

I rang the bank and to my relief and embarrassment, he said it was a cash machine and ofcourse it had been me whilst driving to a church concert on a Sunday I needed to pay in cash and I had stopped when I saw the machine.
Better safe than sorry.

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Grannynannywanny Thu 30-Nov-23 23:49:43

Delighted to read you found the help you needed and no harm done Grammaretto.

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sassysaysso Fri 01-Dec-23 04:55:52

Many bank apps now gave a function whereby its possible to freeze your card temporarily yourself which I've used and found very reassuring.

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