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The “Hi Mum/Dad” scam has become increasingly common in recent years due to technological advances, making it easier for scammers to target unsuspecting victims. It’s important to stay vigilant against these types of scams by being aware of potential warning signs and never sending money without verifying the authenticity of the sender first.
31 de may. de 2022 · WhatsApp users have been warned about a "mum and dad scam" which has seen one woman conned out of £16,000. Scammers have been posing as family members to convince their victims to transfer funds ...
15 de feb. de 2022 · It said reports of 'Mum and Dad' scams doubled between November and December last year. NatWest found that they typically target those aged between 45 and 75, with payments of between £200 and £ ...
29 de jun. de 2022 · This year, Scamwatch has received at least 325 reports related to “mum and dad” scams, with Australians losing more than $710,000. It is expected losses may be even higher, as research shows ...
The scam begins with a parent receiving a message on WhatsApp with the words “hi dad” or “hi mum”, then going on to explain that they have a new number. There then follows a story about how their child is in trouble and needs money for some reason. It can vary from being locked out on online banking and not being able to pay an urgent ...
3 de ago. de 2022 · A fraud expert at a major bank is warning of a recent pick-up in fake “Hi mum” and “Hi dad” messages – with some involving a twist where people are asked to transfer money to a friend or ...
11 de dic. de 2022 · It's the scam that preys on our emotions and has seen criminals steal at least $7.2 million from 11,100 Australians so far this year – and that's just what's been reported to the consumer watch dog.
