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How A Fake Text Led To Student Being Scammed Out Of "Every Penny"

How A Fake Text Led To Student Being Scammed Out Of "Every Penny"

NDTV
Wednesday, March 24, 2021 10:42 AM GMT

Emmeline Hartley transferred 1,000 pounds out of her account after a man claiming to be from Barclays Bank called her.

A woman has spoken up about how she was "scammed out of every penny" she had in the hope that her story will serve as a warning to others. British student Emmeline Hartley shared her experience in a Twitter thread that has gone viral online.  I mentioned yesterday that I'd been scammed out of every penny I had. Thought I'd post what happened in case it helps anyone avoid being in the same position. Please save the lectures, I don't think it's possible for me to feel any stupider ????????‍♀️ #royalmailscam#safeaccountscampic.twitter.com/YRrh8W6uje So sorry this happened to you! I get so many texts like this it is hard to know which are genuine. Glad I took my chances with this one now and gave them a piece of my mind ???? I really hope the bank does the decent thing and helps you ???????? pic.twitter.com/79zCqvjVL7 You've done a great service by sharing this Emmeline. I got a text from these Royal Mail imposters minutes after leaving the Post Office having just posted a parcel. This is how they play the odds, hoping to hit enough people just when their text might sound plausible. pic.twitter.com/cPhqDNvcJn Ms Hartley moved 1,000 pounds out of her account after a man claiming to be from Barclays Bank called her.  In her tweet, the 28-year-old said that on Friday, she received a text from Royal Mail saying that she owed 2.99 pounds in postage fee. According to the Evening Standard, the Royal Mail scam, to which thousands have fallen prey, involves a text message stating that a user owes a settlement fee or asking for "unpaid shipping fee" on a package. Without thinking too much about it, and unaware of the scam, Ms Hartley entered her bank details.
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