We Value Your Business – And Your Trading Safety on the Internet
We Value Your Business –
And Your Trading Safety on the Internet
Very recently a 60-year-old woman in Dumfries and Galloway was conned out of £30,000 just a week after a similar scam netted £10,000 for the fraudsters when a 71 year old was scammed by someone claiming to be from BT. The second scam in Stranraer was from a caller who said he was contacting the lady about problems with her internet.
We live in the internet age but we all must ensure we are safe on line especially when people cold call you in order to gain remote access to your computer. The message to all is never give out any banking details or account numbers over the telephone to people who have called you. Banks, building societies and reputable businesses never ask for this information.
My bank sent me these simple steps for safety on the internet:
Stop, Think, Check – Assume They Are Rascals
Before you give away any information,
Stop, take a step back and make sure what you’re being told makes sense. If you’re ever unsure, don’t go through with it.
Always remember that banks, the police or other trusted organisations will NEVER:
Phone and ask you for your PIN or full banking password, even by tapping them into your phone keypad.
Ask you to withdraw money to hand over to them for safekeeping.
Ask you to transfer money to a new or other account for fraud reasons, even if they say it is in your name.
Send someone to your home to collect cash, PIN, cards or cheque books if you are a victim of fraud.
Always use trusted traders that you know will keep your details safe.
