am i being scammed? please help! (sainburys credit card)

fiffio

I applied for a sainsburys credit card yesterday. I received a phone call just now to say I have been accepted and my details are fine, after answering a couple of questions regarding my application like password DOB etc (the caller asked me so unsure of how much he knew himself). The caller told me to send a current bank statement to Card Services, POBox 316, CF23 8FN. I'm unsure as this address seems a bit suspect. Can you please let mew know if this is the case as I was expecting a letter through the door with details of what to do regarding bank statements ect.

The caller knew I had applied for a sainburys card and knew I'm financially linked to 2 addresses so maybe I'm wrong?

Any info would be helpfull as im now worried about my details on sainburys website etc!

Thank you
Kenny

jenniferpa

I think you're right to be worried. It is not normal practice to be asked for your password. Did you apply online? Having said that, the postal code is correct for HBOS who administers sainsbury's card.

Quasar

It could be a dishonest employee trying to get your details. We sometimes hear of fraud committed by bank employees who have access to sensitive and classified client information...

I would be very suspicious of this, and would call Sainsbury just to be sure.

James

If you want to secure your personal details, then try this:

Taking Identity Fraud in Hand:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programmes/moneybox/3574779.stm

http://www.24dash.com/content/news/viewNews.php?navID=34&newsID=3685

fiffio

I appplied online via a link I used from this website.

I can't see a phone number on the website though?

cheers
kenny

grumbler

get in touch

I'd call them and check before sending any documents.

fiffio

Thanks grumbler!

I phoned and the address is fine and everything checked out!

Thanks for the help all those that replied!

Kenny