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1 de feb. de 2023 · FRAUDSTERS trying to extort money from mobile phone users by impersonating family members are embarking on a new scam in which they pretend to be older parents in distress. Last year it was revealed that a WhatsApp scam in which criminals started the conversation with 'Hi Mum' or 'Hi Dad' had cost victims more than £1-million in just five months.
22 de abr. de 2023 · Figures seen by The Telegraph show £1,317,882 was stolen from 1,112 individuals related to "Hi mum" scams, and a further £208,409 was stolen from 160 people, related to "Hi dad" scams over the ...
BANKING. My bank saved me from a £1k Mum and Dad scam. Colin South was determined to help his daughter but First Direct had other ideas — and they were right to stop him. George Nixon. Sunday ...
28 de abr. de 2023 · Parents across the UK are being warned to stay vigilant against a cruel 'hi mum' text message scam, which has already wiped out many bank accounts over the course of the past year. More than 40 ...
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 ...
Victim of 'hi mum' scam loses thousands of dollars. A mother-of-two has issued a warning to parents across the country to look out for suspicious texts or WhatsApp messages as the ACCC clamps down on the 'hi mum' scam. In this scam, parents receive a message from an unknown number posing as a family member that is in need of money.
6 de feb. de 2023 · Here are five of the most common scams going around at the moment, and what to watch out for: 1. The ‘hi mum’ scam. The ‘hi mum’ scam is simple and effective. Victims are contacted by an ...
