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BBC Article: Average Victim Loses £45k in Investment Scams.
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I once had a pop up on the computer tell me I had illegally downloaded copyrighted gay p o r n (no chance) and that I needed to pay a hundred and twenty five euros fine, which conveniently I could pay right there and then online.
If only the real justice system was actually that efficient!Think first of your goal, then make it happen!1 -
I was surprised that the IRS only accepts gift card codes for payment of taxes when they have a warrant out for your arrest, but it seems legit, After all giving out credit card details over the phone is risky, and cheques may just get lost in the post.
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ratechaser said:That reminds me, I had another call from 'HMRC' today... I tell you, those arrest warrants really are mounting up for me...
Not to mention the number of £600 payments to a foreign account by credit card
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