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I never use any of those services. I usually go to Facebook ads myself if I want to put my product on FB ads. Thanks for sharing this story. It's better to just ignore them. Do some research before trusting anyone over the phone. I personally usually look up the numbers on Google or some websites like http://whycall.me and then block those numbers.

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Someone about to scam a 92 year old woman?
Probably the 25K is all her life savings.
They wanna reap where they did not sow.
May all fraudsters keep meeting disappointment in life.

Thumbs up to the good driver.

The news since years ago proves that most scammers are targeting elderly people. Even until now, they are still doing this. They have been around trying to steal people's money for years. I have just Googled up about these IRS scams and easily find some reports filed at https://www.whycall.me/301-830-6828.html since 2018! It's good to know that there are still some good people out there. God bless him.

Difrent:
I'm not offended, it could have been anyone that's why I thought to share, I've only heard such stories before but Im just experiencing first hand today, it would have pained me if I fall

@Difrent and I thank you for that. People should really know about how these scammers work. So your post might be very helpful. These fake bank scammers have been around for years, but they always change their tactics and tricks. I've read hundreds of reports and warnings filed at people at complaint boards like http://whycall.me since years ago. Be on extra guard, folks.

I think this is an old scam. People should be very familiar with how these scammers work. I have heard about such bank frauds since years ago. Until now, if you want to search for it at some online customer complain board sites like http://whycall.me, you would find hundreds of reports have been filed about similar scams.

LagosismyHome:
Hummm i got this letter from my accountant this week. ... let me share

February 07, 2019

Dear 'xxxxxxx

We have had instances where some of our clients have received phone calls and emails from scammers pretending to be HMRC. As our esteemed client, we want to alert you about such scam calls and emails and what to do in case you receive one.

There are two main categories of scams going around at the moment:

1. Telephone Scam - In this kind of scam, the fraudsters are cloning phone numbers used by HM Revenue and Customs so that it appears as if the phone calls are coming from HMRC.

The most common phone numbers usually used for such scam calls are:

0300 200 3300;
0300 200 3538;
0113 157 6234;
0300 051 5219;

When you pick the call, you will hear an automated message and then be put through to someone pretending to be an HMRC officer. The caller will tell you that you are being investigated by HMRC and you have an overdue Tax relating to tax avoidance or evasion and they need you to pay them immediately over the phone failing which they will send the police to arrest you.

What to do if you get such a call?

You should end the call immediately and block the phone number on your mobile phone. Do not under any circumstances give out your personal details or make any payment over the phone. Call us immediately if you receive such a call so that we can check directly with HMRC and make sure you do not have any outstanding payments to be made.

2. Email Scam - This kind of scam is usually easier to spot. Under this, you will receive an email from what seems like a genuine HMRC email address. The content of the email will generally indicate that you are due a tax refund from HMRC. The email will then direct you to click on a link and submit your bank details for the refund to be transferred to your account.

What to do if you get such an email?

Any such email received should not be attended to and be deleted immediately. Do not under any circumstances click on any link or input your bank details. Please note that HMRC do not send out emails for any kind of tax refunds.

As a general rule, our advice to you is to not provide any personal or financial information over the phone or email.

Warm regards

I get both of those scam types often. I think people should be aware of those scams by now. There are so many warnings and reports filed by people about email and phone scams. Almost everyday I can read people complaining at sites like http://whycall.me and also social media about different phone scams. Beware of them, folks. Keep spreading the word to family.