We'd like to remind Forumites to please avoid political debate on the Forum... Read More »
We're aware that some users are experiencing technical issues which the team are working to resolve. See the Community Noticeboard for more info. Thank you for your patience.
📨 Have you signed up to the Forum's new Email Digest yet? Get a selection of trending threads sent straight to your inbox daily, weekly or monthly!
Warning: Company calling purporting to be "Moneysavingexpert"
Options
Cappuccino
Posts: 398 Forumite
Hi, my apologies if this is not in the correct forum it looked like the most suitable one to post.
I just had a phone call from someone purporting to be from Moneysavingexpert regarding getting refunds back from PPI insurance. They spurted some blurb about a % of banking PPI insurances that have been missold, and that this money can be claimed back. They asked me if I had any PPI insurance I told them that we don't usually opt for that when taking out agreements. They asked me if I'd had financial agreements (meaning I guess loans etc?) in the past.
Then they were like "right well let's get the ball rolling and start claiming back this money for you..."
I gave them no personal details whatsoever and told them that I would never discuss my banking details with anyone I didn't know over the phone, and then I hung up.
From a quick google of the number they called me from (01792 763490) seems that these guys are a scam.
Just thought I'd warn people, either hang up or be polite then hang up but don't give these guys any personal details over the phone!
I just had a phone call from someone purporting to be from Moneysavingexpert regarding getting refunds back from PPI insurance. They spurted some blurb about a % of banking PPI insurances that have been missold, and that this money can be claimed back. They asked me if I had any PPI insurance I told them that we don't usually opt for that when taking out agreements. They asked me if I'd had financial agreements (meaning I guess loans etc?) in the past.
Then they were like "right well let's get the ball rolling and start claiming back this money for you..."
I gave them no personal details whatsoever and told them that I would never discuss my banking details with anyone I didn't know over the phone, and then I hung up.
From a quick google of the number they called me from (01792 763490) seems that these guys are a scam.
Just thought I'd warn people, either hang up or be polite then hang up but don't give these guys any personal details over the phone!
_____________________________________________
0
Comments
-
have you emailed Martin or the mods to let them know?The Googlewhacker referance is to Dave Gorman and not to my opinion of the search engine!
If I give you advice it is only a view and always always take professional advice before acting!!!
4 people on the ignore list....Bliss!0 -
No I haven't good point.
How do I do that? Just send a forum message to MSEMartin or something?
Cheers._____________________________________________0 -
I can't see the point in informing the site at all, but if you do wish to, click the Abuse Button to alert it to a Board Guide (the little red triangle at the bottom right of each post)0
This discussion has been closed.
Confirm your email address to Create Threads and Reply
Categories
- All Categories
- 350.8K Banking & Borrowing
- 253K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
- 453.5K Spending & Discounts
- 243.8K Work, Benefits & Business
- 598.6K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
- 176.8K Life & Family
- 257K Travel & Transport
- 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
- 16.1K Discuss & Feedback
- 37.6K Read-Only Boards