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Telephone Phising (Score:2)
Almost as bad as Barclays Bank phoning me up the other day. The number was withheld, and I'm guessing it was Barclays because I have still yet to recieve the letter in the post. There is a good reason for the bank calling me, but the women on the other end couldn't grasp the concept that she was breaching security measures, that were put in place to protect *ME* not the bank! The conversation went something like:
HER: Before I continue can you give me your passcode and mothers maiden name.
ME: No. I'm sorry I don't give out that kind of information to someone calling from a withheld number. How do i know who you say you are?
HER: You don't. (confused) But I'm giving you information.
ME: No, I'm giving you personal information and I have no idea who you are.
HER: (indignantly) Fine, it was only a courtesy call anyway. We'll send you a letter instead.
Unfortunately far too many people are duped into providing confidential information by such tactics. I plan to write to Barclays, once I receive the letter, and complain.
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Re:Telephone Phising (Score:2)
When they finally reached me (rare, because I usually don't answer number-