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“Congratulations, you've won the £500 Christmas gift from Argos. " #dontbelieveit Of course you haven't . Consign it to the bin My misleading text message came from +447895346249 Started by Adrian Essex	0	Jan 11, 2020
For a moment they almost had me - but TV licensing owes me nothing Just for a moment I thought it might be true, that I actually had overpaid on my TV Licence. It isn't of course, these so and sos are after… Started by Adrian Essex	0	Nov 8, 2018
A phishing scam - do not fall for it I've just suspended a member from the site for publishing a phishing scam. The member uses the email address derickwalters39@gmail.com , wh… Started by Adrian Essex	0	Feb 3, 2018
Credit Card Scam - don't fall for it You may recall the news that our local Crouch End police set up a WhatsApp group to keep us informed of local developments. I have this eve… Started by Adrian Essex	0	Jan 24, 2018
“I’m from the BT technical department … I need to disconnect you” EARLIER this week I had an unexpected call from a gentleman with an Indian accent who kindly enquired after my well-being. He then introduc… Started by Clive Carter	0	Aug 19, 2017
Don't fall for this one . . Tax refund indeed Started by Adrian Essex	0	Jul 21, 2017
Another telephone scam, this one from 02033898636, claims to be HMRC I found a message on my answerphone today from this number. A recorded, quite convincing voice said "This is a message from HMRC. We are fi… Started by Adrian Essex	0	Jan 17, 2017
Phone scam - from "Windows Technical Department" These calls are becoming more frequent - don't fall for it. They claim to be from Windows Technical Department in California. A voice with… Started by Adrian Essex	0	May 30, 2014
Nuisance calls / scams I had a call today from 01158712827. The recorded message had a stab at guessing my age, but got it completely wrong. It said if I were und… Started by Adrian Essex	2	Apr 16, 2013 Reply by Adrian Essex
Beware the fraudulent psychotherapist - what a cunning disguise for Crouch End You might have heard this one before but it worth retelling: There's a chap posing as a psychotherapist (yes he looks like he could be!)… Started by OpinioN8 Administrator	7	Mar 25, 2013 Reply by Anne Soderman