20 November 2010
Warning of Credit Card scam
Warning of Credit Card scam
Police have reported that a sophisticated scam is operating throughout the UK, whereby people are phoned, supposedly from their credit card company, and asked to verify details of their purchases. The individual recognises that some of the purchases are NOT genuine and are told that in order for the fraud unit to investigate these matters details of the credit card is required.
A full explanation of how this SCAM works can be viewed on the following link:
As you will see this is a very sophisticated scam so NEVER give your number over the phone and if you do get a call please report it to your local police station.