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Thursday 18th December 18:00
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OCTOBERS SCAM WARNINGS
Scam text claiming to be from EE saying that they couldn’t accept the direct debit payment
This scam comes as a text claiming to be from EE saying that they couldn’t accept the direct debit payment and advising to click on a link. This is a phishing attempt to steal your personal information.
What to do:
do not click on a link in a text or email
If you are concerned contact your bank and check that the payment has been taken.
if unsure, contact the company (EE) directly
You can forward the text to 7726 where it will be used as intelligence
Read our guidance on Protecting Yourself, Family and Friends.
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Fake adverts on Wightbay – advertising kittens for sale
A resident has reported Scam adverts on Wightbay. These fake adverts are advertising kittens for sale however when you show an interest they ask for a deposit and refuse to allow you to see the kittens before making a payment.
What to do:
if you are looking to buy anything advertised locally you should always inspect it before handing over any payment. Do not commit to a purchase if you haven’t seen the goods – this applies to anything not just pets.
do not commit to a purchase if you haven’t seen the goods – this applies to anything not just pets.
A resident has reported Scam adverts on Wightbay. These are advertising kittens for sale however when you show an interest they ask for a deposit and refuse to allow you to see the kittens before making a payment. If you are looking to buy anything advertised locally you should always inspect it before handing over
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