Strange Direct Debits

Miroslav

Two direct debits that I have definitely not set up appeared on my Halifax online account this morning - no money has been taken as of yet and I have cancelled them and I will go to the bank shortly.

They were for Dennis Publishing (magazines so google tells me) and Pet Insurance (no more details provided).

Is there anything else that I need to do other than cancel and speak to the bank?

Slightly worrying.

Queenriderbrekke

Did you take out any of the trial magazine offers? Such as 6 issues for £1 and forget to cancel perhaps?

Miroslav

No, I haven't taken out trials on anything

dzug1

I think it's a cashback scam - usually it would be a lot longer before the duff DDs were noticed, the scamster would have their cashback and the insurance/publishing company would lose out

Miroslav

Where would they have my bank details from?

Could it be a retailer cloning my card or something?

Queenriderbrekke

On googling direct debit cashback scam I think you're right, see this thread OP

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/2041087

pineapple

How odd!
It could be that you clicked on something which had these in the smallprint. I know I'm sometimes guilty of ticking agreement to the 'terms and conditions' without reading it all through.

Miroslav

Thanks Queen....I will have a read....scary!

pineapple - possibly, although I couldn't imagine where....will talk to the bank.

Thanks all.

Miroslav

The bank won't sort it in branch. I have to phone the 24 hour customer line.

They did however try to talk me into upgrading my account.