HELP! Personal info given over internet.

Veryvirgo

My brother-in-law has been emailed by one of the lottery scam companies that ask for money before you get your huge prize. Thankfully he didn't pay out anything or give them bank details but unfortunately he did give them some personal details - full name, dob, some address etc. How worried should we be, and what can we do to prevent these details being used fraudulently? Any help and advice gratefully received.

Browntoa

protective registration

http://www.cifas.org.uk/default.asp?edit_id=808-85

mikey72

Jill_ wrote: »

I'd ask for help on www.scamwarners.com and www.419eater.com forums they are best equiped to deal with this.

Or PM me as I am an active member over there

Can you perceive the irony of this statement.

mikey72

Jill_ wrote: »

meh
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"Meh is an interjection, often an expression of apathy, indifference, or boredom."

Possibly not that active a member then.

mikey72

But not too bored to reply though.

Again, ironic.

Paul_Varjak

Browntoa wrote: »

protective registration

http://www.cifas.org.uk/default.asp?edit_id=808-85

I would definitely concur with that. Additionally, I would suggest registering with CreditExpert...

http://www.creditexpert.co.uk/

Veryvirgo

Thanks everyone for your suggestions, I will pass them on to my brother-in-law!

Esqui

I can help, just send me the account number and sort code you don't want to be compromised and...



Seriously though, I hope nothing bad happens

Driver8

Veryvirgo wrote: »

My brother-in-law has been emailed by one of the lottery scam companies that ask for money before you get your huge prize. Thankfully he didn't pay out anything or give them bank details but unfortunately he did give them some personal details - full name, dob, some address etc. How worried should we be, and what can we do to prevent these details being used fraudulently? Any help and advice gratefully received.

Are you taking the p***?