Fake relative in trouble
Follow these steps in order.
- 1Pause. Call your relative on their old, known number before doing anything.
- 2Ask a question that only the real person would know.
- 3Do not send money, mobile load or codes to a new number.
- 4Check with other family members.
- 5If it was fake, warn your family group and block the number.
Ready-made report
Copy this text into your complaint to the bank, wallet, PTA or NCCIA. Add the sender number and the message.
Subject: Suspected scam message I received a message on __________ that I believe is a scam. Type of scam: Fake relative in trouble Sender number or link: __________ Message text: __________ I have not shared my PIN, OTP or card details. Please take action against this sender.