Hi all. Heads up a new scam is operating and I nearly lost quite a few k to it. Conveyancers and solicitors emails are being hacked and emails with new bank account details are being sent out. I had one which was just a different nab account with the same bsb. The tone etc matches the author and isn't the usual bad English. Confirm any bank details over the phone.
Should forward the email to NAB/ASIC and inform them the account is being used for fraud so they can investigate it.
I called up the conveyancer 10 minutes after Iade the payment. That was a nervous 40 minutes getting the payment reversed
banks can stop transactions??? I didnt know that, I thought that once you clicked submit, they wont do anythign except for fill out a few forms and pray to god
If you're quick enough, they should be able to stop it before being processed (or something along that line)
I get these type of emails in my spam box everyday. "Dear XXX, Your case has been scheduled for hearing on 2nd April, 2016 at 10:30 AM o'clock. Your case is before Justice Paula Leskiw . This is a hearing about XXXX Infringement Ref. I-26624339. It is highly recommended for you to be present for this. If I can be of assistance, let me know. Please see the enclosed Subpoena to Appear in Court for further details. Yours faithfully, Law Office of Brian Kennedy Joe Villareale. Tel.: (859) 341-7100." Such a stupid email.
One of my clients had an invoice intercepted, acct details edited and then on-sent to their customer for about $350,000. Customer paid the scammer. Not fun.
Within first hour for Westpac. But not if it's westpac to westpac Very professional scam. I'm suspicious as hell and it got me.
This happened in the UK certainly a lesson for everyone. Ring first! I hope this helps! 'Our £300,000 house buying money was stolen'
