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Was nearly the victim of fraud, feeling anxious...

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Winter20245 · 14/10/2024 20:43

Evening everyone.

About half an hour ago I had a text from a random number saying it was Barclays and they were contacting me about a payment to Easyjet for £232.99, reply N if you did not request this.

I replied N and then thought oh god its a scam.....

Just now have a phone call from no caller ID so I answered, trying to play him at his own game. Man asked me if my name was XYX, I said im not telling you that. Then asked about the easyjet payment and if I had lost a card. I said I havent lost a card and yes I made the payment. I asked if he was from Barclays and he said 'of course. ' He asked why I had replied with the N and then he got a bit flustered and he hung up!

I had a similar thing happen to me a couple of years ago where someone tried to take my savings and now I feel so annoyed I didnt ignore the message but also angry at these people. I tried to call the number back and its not accepting calls.

Just need to rant!

OP posts:
PsychoHotSauce · 14/10/2024 20:44

Can you get in touch with barclays directly and explain what happened?

Jammedchakra · 14/10/2024 20:45

Nothing happened as you were aware. Well done. Move on.

Beamur · 14/10/2024 20:46

Did you make the payment?
You may have just spoken with the bank. Mine will text me and query a payment if they think it's dodgy.

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Winter20245 · 14/10/2024 20:47

They didnt get any of my details so sure its ok.....

OP posts:
TheShellBeach · 14/10/2024 20:48

So did you make the transaction or not? It isn't very clear from your OP.

Winter20245 · 14/10/2024 20:49

It wasnt the bank. It was a with held number, I called it back once and it rang and rang and then called again and it wasnt accepting calls, it was a mobile number. 07766 845349

OP posts:
Winter20245 · 14/10/2024 20:49

Sorry no I didnt make the transaction and nothing has left my account

OP posts:
mynameiscalypso · 14/10/2024 20:50

It's absolutely fine. Next time, just ignore the call.

dementedpixie · 14/10/2024 20:52

Beamur · 14/10/2024 20:46

Did you make the payment?
You may have just spoken with the bank. Mine will text me and query a payment if they think it's dodgy.

There is no transaction. It's a scam to make OP transfer funds to the scmammers

AudiobookListener · 14/10/2024 20:55

You spotted it was a scam and did the right thing. Feel powerful not anxious.

EmeraldRoulette · 14/10/2024 22:01

I haven't been able to follow this

said N thinking it was a scam text but answer is Y

rang back a number that was withheld?!

TheShellBeach · 14/10/2024 22:46

BTW OP this happens to me at least once a week.
I quite enjoy stringing them along.

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