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‘I’ve £80k in the account, here’s my pin’: turning the tables on the scammers

· Guardian Banking

‘I’ve £80k in the account, here’s my pin’: turning the tables on the scammers

“A couple of Sundays ago at just past 11am my mobile rang. An automated message purported to be from Barclays Bank, querying a payment to Argos for more than £1,000. Not only had I not made a payment to Argos recently, nor do I bank with Barclays.

I am plagued with these kinds of calls. Usually, when possible, I make it clear to the scammers that I know their game. Usually, that call ends there and then.

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