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Several Scams Issued For The Isle Of Wight

Trading Standards has issued several scam warnings for the Isle of Wight this morning (Thursday).

Here are details of what to watch out for.

Calls from banks

Reports of calls from banks, Visa and Amazon saying that money has come out of your account. The scammer will fish for your details.

These are SCAMS – do not respond if you are at all concerned you should put the phone down and wait 10 minutes or use another line and contact your bank to verify

Solicitors email hacks

Be wary if you are dealing with a solicitor and communicating via email.

There are reports of solicitors' accounts getting hacked and emails telling house buyers to pay the deposit into an account which turns out to be a scam.

If you are in the process of purchasing a house always verify solicitors bank details with them verbally – don’t trust emails communications with such large amounts.

Stolen card scam

A warning to businesses — a new report relates to garages and the purchase of parts, however it could easily apply to any business.

Criminals are purchasing car parts over the phone using stolen card details.

They then collect the item, followed by the card company reversing the payment and leaving the business at a loss.

 

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