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Scam sent to mobile.

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windmill1 Thu 09-Oct-25 17:27:17

I still get the odd email to inform me that all WASPI's are entitled to a compensation payment from the government - on yer bike, matey!

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Ilovedogs22 Thu 09-Oct-25 17:12:23

It happens to us all I'm afraid. The fraudsters are scarily clever & devious. 🤗

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Maremia Thu 09-Oct-25 17:04:11

Thank you for this warning. We all know about scams, but sometimes, as you describe, they can catch you unawares.

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crazyH Thu 09-Oct-25 16:59:45

It happens to us all.
Someone rang me and said he was from the fraud department of my bank. I gave him lots of details and by the end of the hour, I got suspicious . I just put the phone down and rang my banks . For weeks I was scared and kept checking my accounts on a daily basis.

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ElaineI Thu 09-Oct-25 16:51:17

Hi, feel so silly but I was busying got a message re winter fuel payment saying you had to apply by end of today. I did as they asked putting in card details and there was a problem with the long number. I then realised it was a scam so phoned my bank and cancelled card. The assistant was very helpful and said they had had a few like this. Then told DH who informed me that you don't have to apply for it in Scotland. You either get it or not so thought it best to warn everyone.

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