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Is this genuine? 'morgan stanley uk 6.8% easy access'
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Admittedly it's a different type of savings account and accepts limited deposits but First Direct are still offering 7% to some customers at the moment 😊Albermarle said:The interest rate is over 50% higher than any other savings provider, so that is proof enough in itself that it is a scam.0 -
Are you sure that isn't actually 3.69%?Dazed_and_C0nfused said:
Admittedly it's a different type of savings account and accepts limited deposits but First Direct are still offering 7% to some customers at the moment 😊Albermarle said:The interest rate is over 50% higher than any other savings provider, so that is proof enough in itself that it is a scam.
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6447002/7-0-actually-3-69
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I don't know, I can't work that outeskbanker said:
Are you sure that isn't actually 3.69%?Dazed_and_C0nfused said:
Admittedly it's a different type of savings account and accepts limited deposits but First Direct are still offering 7% to some customers at the moment 😊Albermarle said:The interest rate is over 50% higher than any other savings provider, so that is proof enough in itself that it is a scam.
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6447002/7-0-actually-3-69
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If you still have the email, forward it to report@phishing.gov.uk. Probably won't make any difference but might stop someone else loosing their money.lisyloo said:Had an email this morning (apply@ms-easyacess.co.uk).
Looks very feasible, has correct details and reference numbers.
link (removed by me) asks for contact details.
Does anyone have any info about this?
Doesn't feel right at all but very convincing.0 -
Unlikely to be just one poor soul.Bravepants said:Sadly though, some poor soul out there will fall for this.£6000 in 20230
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