Latest Scam Alerts from Which? Website
Barclays scam text
A scam text impersonating Barclays from a spoofed mobile number tells you that a direct debit has been arranged.
It goes on to provide a number to call, which will most likely put you through to a scammer who’ll try to get you to reveal your personal and financial information.
Scam texts like this can be reported by forwarding them to 7726.
Scam FCA text
Text messages claiming to be from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) claim that your details were identified in a Report Fraud report and your personal data is at risk due to a data breach.
It gives you a number to call and reports suggest that if you call the number and you will be asked for your first and last name, who you bank with and your current balance.
One report also said they were given a 5 digit reference code to quote when called by a ‘manager’ to verify fraudulent activity.
Scams like these typically encourage you to give personal and financial information.
Scam texts can be reported by forwarding them to 7726.
Dodgy car finance text
A text claiming you’ve been mis-sold car finance
A scam text sent from a claims management firm tells you that you could be owed up to £2,487 in mis-sold car finance and provides a link to see how much you’re owed.
It also includes a number to text to stop receiving messages. On Who Called Me, reports of this number claim receiving the text despite not being owed any money.
Drivers who were mis-sold car finance are now due compensation and rogue claims firms are cropping up.
You can search the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) register to see if a company can legally provide financial services in the UK.
Scam and spam texts can be reported by forwarding them to 7726.