dave g wrote:Check it is not a scam don't give up any information to you check it out first.
gjn wrote:dave g wrote:Check it is not a scam don't give up any information to you check it out first.
I considered that aspect as soon as I received the SMS. But the URL it has is the legitimate URL of the DPF case lawyers so it appears to be legit.
Interestingly, if you do go direct to the lawyers registration page (ie not through the SMS) the amount of information you need to provide to register for compensation is concerning, full personal identification including photo id and signature, copies of the registration details of your vehicle, proof of purchase documents, bank account numbers etc. You'd hate to think of all that information getting out into the open through a hack...
Rob_Wood wrote:gjn wrote:dave g wrote:Check it is not a scam don't give up any information to you check it out first.
I considered that aspect as soon as I received the SMS. But the URL it has is the legitimate URL of the DPF case lawyers so it appears to be legit.
Interestingly, if you do go direct to the lawyers registration page (ie not through the SMS) the amount of information you need to provide to register for compensation is concerning, full personal identification including photo id and signature, copies of the registration details of your vehicle, proof of purchase documents, bank account numbers etc. You'd hate to think of all that information getting out into the open through a hack...
The link might "Look" legit', but even one decimal point out of place and it's a scam. The other thing to remember is that the link you "see" and the link that actually does the work can be two different things. I'd suggest independently confirm the contact details of the other mob and then call them on the phone to ask "Is this message from you guys?". This way you can make direct contact yourself, get to talk to an actual person and get that persons specific contact details and proceed from there.
gjn wrote:Yep, I'm aware of the problems with spoof URLs (47 years in IT before I retired) so I've been to the relevant site directly rather than via a SMS or email link - my primary concern is the amount of identifying information you need to provide them well ahead of any funds being paid out (if that ever happens).
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