Beware!

[Filonian]

Most people will be alert, but.............

I have just been informed by my daughter that York Hospital have informed all staff that scammers are telephoning to tell people they have been in contact with covid-19 and need to be tested, then asking for payment of £50 for compulsory testing. They are also insisting there are penalties for not paying for a test - to pressure people into giving their card details.

Testing is of course free and a test isn't compulsory - only self isolating is compulsory.

They will try and take advantage of any situation.

Graham

[Nigel H-J]

Scumbags!! Thanks for the HU Graham, just cannot stand these people who think they can make a living by stealing money. Most likely they are from another country where our police cannot take any action should they be traced.

Regards
Nigel.

[Buggyman]

Thankyou Graham.

I've been plagued by calls over the past few days purporting to come from:

Visa card advising me that a large sum of money has been spent "in the last 15 minutes..."

and

Amazon Prime regarding membership I don't have.

What a shame we don't have the old stocks in town centres; we could put these gits into them and give decent folk a chance to get a bit of their own back!



Allan

[simondix]

I've got my old Police Whistle which I keep by the phone and I stimulate their ear drums with it.

[Tomliner]

Shoot the b@stards EricT

[Airspeed]

Thanks for the HU, Graham
In this global network, won't be long before it comes to a town near you.

[Filonian]

I've got my old Police Whistle which I keep by the phone and I stimulate their ear drums with it.

Been thinking about investing in an air horn.


Graham

[simondix]

They tried to scam an old lady I keep an eye on by me. Said they were HMRC and were going to arrest her for Tax Fraud, she was to press one and speak to them. despite all I have said to her she did. Fortunately she did not give them any more details than her name and address. Should have been more sympathetic but I gave her a rocket hoping it will sink in. This was just yesterday.