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…You receive a text message, which may appear in the same thread as genuine text messages from HSBC The text message claims there was an attempt to gain access to your account or fraudulent activity It includes a phone number to call - this is … Scam screenshot of text message. Text header reads 'HSBC ALERT' and text reads 'Your payment to (account number) was stopped for further checks. If this was NOT you please contact us on (phone number).' … News The National-Anti Scam Centre is warning HSBC customers to watch out for scam texts that appear to be from their bank.…
…News There has been an increase in scams reported during tax time such as text messages claiming … greater. There has been an increase in scams reported during tax time such as text messages claiming … , iTunes vouches or bank transfers.” In a phishing scam, victims will receive an email or text message…
… or a benefit, or claim that you are in trouble.” “Do not click on any links in messages that come to you out … reports that Scamwatch received so far this year, 113,000 were about phone scams. Scammers call or text people and claim to be from well-known businesses or government to steal people’s personal information…
…. Scammers pretend they are from the police, government, banks or well-known businesses. They use technology (or 'spoofing'), so their call seems like it's from a legitimate phone number. Their texts or emails might be in the same message thread as the real organisation. Always ask 'who's really…