Sunday 16 May 2021

Beware of scam texts doing their rounds

Over the last week a Bexley Neighbourhood resident has received the following scam texts, most you will know and be aware of a couple not so, it might be a good idea to watch out for them to avoid being fooled:-

 
1) From Tele: 07767 168774 on 12/05/21
HSBC attempted payment from new device from my account.
 
2) From Tele: 07485 425910 on 13/05/21
Royal mail - pay your despatch fee so the package can be redelivered or it will be returned to sender.
 
3) From Tele: 07422 893943 on 13/05/21
Hermes sorry missed your delivery to reschedule and pay go to this link.
 
4) From Tele: 07485 547359 on 14/05/21
AVIVA are offering a 1 Year fixed rate bond @ 4.517%, clink on link to invest.
 
5) From Tele: 07485 415454 on 15/05/21
TRUST WALLET, there have been unauthorised attempts to log into your account, please click on link to correct the problem.

Visit https://bexleywatch.blogspot.com/2021/05/what-does-action-fraud-do.html for reporting suspicious text message (smishing) or It’s quickest to report fraud to Action Fraud online using the online reporting tool, but you can also report by phone on 0300 123 2040 Monday to Friday, 8am to 8pm.

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