Office of Fair Trading warn of scam
The OFT is currently trying to make people aware of an ongoing
scam in which their name is taken in vain in an attempt to extort
money from unsuspecting individuals.
Typically individuals are contacted by telephone and informed
that they could seek repayment of bank or other charges. Requiring
an up front fee for their case to be taken forward, and some
individuals having been asked for between £100 and £200, they are
asked to make a direct money transfer or for their bank
details.
As with many scams, there's a grain of truth in what is being
said, in that there are legitimate cases in which bank or other
charges can be reclaimed. However, the OFT have said they would
never telephone individuals asking for such payments, and for this
reason if you receive a telephone call along these lines, make sure
you do not part with any of your personal details or indeed your
money.
