A reminder from our local gendarmeries on just some of the scams doing the rounds in the Pyrénées-Orientales.
It isn’t only the gullible who get caught
A sobering winter message from the local gendarmes reminds people, particularly the elderly, to be on their guard against scammers and con artists.
Neither are anything new, but these are 2 scams which have come to our attention recently.
Not new, but just a reminder that your bank will NEVER ask you to click on a link in this way.
Bogus police have been calling on people in the Perpignan area, and surrounding villages, preying particularly on the elderly….
If you advertise your property to rent on the internet, always keep an eye out for scams from potential ‘rentees’ A typical one is as follows.
For some time now, SMS scams have been on the increase….
I was told by an Orange help desk person that he would call back Monday morning to confirm the progress made in dealing with our problem.
Some people will find a way to cheat others no matter what the subject. This scam is directed at foreigners and involves the paid booking of appointments for Carte de Sejours.