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Latest phone scam.

I missed the first 'private caller', but answered the second (am expecting a call from the library and they always use 'private caller' status).


It was from 'David' with a very broad Asian accent and claiming to be from the Ministry of Justice.


I was occupied so just told him he was a liar and put down the phone.


Now I'm curious about what the storyline would have been.


Am I being called to court and need an expensive lawyer, is there a killer on the loose or has a distant relative left me millions ?

Comments

  • windup
    windup Posts: 339 Forumite
    you're due some money, if you pay a release/admin fee first
  • dacouch
    dacouch Posts: 21,636 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper
    They usually pretend to be connected to some form of government Justice Department and that there has been money set aside by an Insurer for a recent car accident you've had.
  • You've been called up for jury service.
    “Learn from the mistakes of others. You can never live long enough to make them all yourself.”
    ― Groucho Marx
  • teddysmum
    teddysmum Posts: 9,522 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    You've been called up for jury service.
    That wouldn't involve money.... I suppose they could want your bank details for expenses refund though.
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