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New Scam Warnings Issued For The Isle Of Wight

Several new scam warnings have been issued for the Isle of Wight this week.

The following scams have been reported by Islanders in recent days.

Fake parcel texts

Fake parcel texts from various delivery companies are doing the rounds again.

The scammers will be taking advantage of the fact that we are starting to think about Christmas and will be ordering more online.

The text tells you to click on a link to pay a £1.45 shipping fee and then asks for your bank details — Do not click on the link.

Scam healthcare links

There are reports of residents being contacted by companies which allegedly offer medical health buttons and services.

This could be confused with legitimate companies such as Wightcare and lead to the resident agreeing to something that they neither want nor need and losing large sums of money.

If you are contacted by one of these companies do not engage with them, speak to a family member, friend or you can seek advice from an appropriate IWASP partner

Local number calls

There are more reports of scam calls coming from 01983 numbers.

We are more likely to trust these numbers as we believe them to be local but if you don’t recognise the number calling you let it go to answerphone.

These particular calls related to money being taken from your bank account.

Texts 'from parents'

There has been a litany of reports regarding texts and WhatsApp messages that start “Hi Mum/Dad I’ve lost/broken my phone so I’m on a temporary number, they will then go on to ask for help paying a bill as they cant access their online banking.

If you ring your child on their usual number and they and their phone will be fine.

Advice

Any scam texts can be forwarded to 7726 where they will be used as intelligence.

If you do give your bank details to somebody and then worry that this might not have been the right thing to do contact your bank immediately and they will be able to advise you.

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