Fraud Alert: Vishing Fraud Targeting Vulnerable People
The NFIB has received intelligence that fraudsters are using vishing techniques to gather bank account details of vulnerable people.
Vishing is when fraudsters obtain personal details of a victim by phone. Fraudsters can then go on to use this personal information to commit fraud.
In this instance, fraudsters are targeting members of the public who use pre-paid services which provide community alarms to residential properties. This service is paid for via a direct debit.
The victims receive a phone call from the suspect, purporting to be from the company used for this service, asking for the victim’s bank account details due to existing bank details being out of date.
The victims will provide the relevant information, allowing the suspect to collate their bank details.
Protect Yourself:
Never provide any personal details to cold callers.
If you are concerned about the source of a call, hang up and call the company back on the legitimate phone number printed on official correspondence from them, such as letters or e-mails.
If a call is received asking for personal information, tell the caller you will verify their identity with their company and call them back.
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