Trading Standards has issued several new scam warnings today (Wednesday) for the Isle of Wight.
Facebook and WhatsApp scam messages
One person reported that she commented on a Facebook page and within an hour had received two WhatsApp messages purporting to be a recruitment company offering help with getting a job.
This was shortly followed by a text saying:
“Hi mum – I’ve broken my phone can you help me?”
Not usually being one to receive many scam calls, it seems apparent that the Facebook comment led to these contacts.
It shows how careful you have to be when engaging on social media.
Ironically, the message was warning users about clicking on links in posts! Both messages were reported and the numbers blocked.
Rogue traders
Another warning about rogue traders has seen a report from a resident who was at his parents when two of them knocked the door and tried to cut their hedge for £400.
Afterwards he spoke to some of the neighbours and they had been offered the same service for as much as £800.
PLEASE do not engage with anyone on the doorstep, no matter how legitimate they may look, wearing work gear, logos and names on clothing and vehicles, they will NOT be genuine traders, will most likely do a poor job and charge you extortionate amounts for the work.
Forward scam texts to 7726
Forward scam emails [email protected]