On The Line
Thelma had another of those phone calls. This caller was more plausible than usual and was concerned that her debit card had been misused. He said it had been used three times in Aberdeen totalling £280. He could help her recover the money. Being helpful, she gave her bank account details to him.
Horrified she put the phone down and called the bank who were very cooperative. It happens to many people.
Last night a man called to say that he knew Thelma had been scammed and could help her if only she could give him her credit card details.
- Category: True Stories Told As Fiction
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Jamie Clapperton about 2 months ago
Goes on doesn't it ? Con artists presenting themselves as savior figures. Enjoyed the drabble Brian. 😃
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Neville Hunt about 2 months ago
You have to give Thelma credit for calling her bank. I think maybe she’s learning... Sad though as people from Thelma’s generation were brought up to see the good in people, not to mistrust acts of apparent kindness and thoughtfulness.
