automated initial call 'This is bank security department' about alleged purchases with Amazon / abroad. When connected is Indian call centre pretending to be Amazon
Community overview
Community rating:
Negative
4 user reports
First reported 2 Oct 2023
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Last reported
almost 3 years
ago
User Reports (4)
Scam/Fraud
02 Oct 2023
Scam/Fraud
02 Oct 2023
Automated message from unnamed bank claiming I had two unusual payments one from Amazon and and international transfer for £1500 awaiting approval. Spam call
Unknown Caller
02 Oct 2023
Auto message. From unnamed bank querying payment to Amazon and an international transfer.
Scam/Fraud
02 Oct 2023
Automated message supposedly from the bank, didn’t say which one, saying 2 suspicious payments tried to go out.
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