Scams like these

[JessicaTam]

I got a text message a couple of weeks ago asking if I had spent $1000 on my Amex. If no, ring this number.

I rang the number on the back of my card fully expecting the agent to have no knowledge of the text. But it was legit. Transaction stopped, and a new card in the mail. Interestingly as I am travelling, they have already updated the card details on my iPhone so I can keep using it.

 

[prozac]

I got a text message a couple of weeks ago asking if I had spent $1000 on my Amex. If no, ring this number.

I rang the number on the back of my card fully expecting the agent to have no knowledge of the text. But it was legit. Transaction stopped, and a new card in the mail. Interestingly as I am travelling, they have already updated the card details on my iPhone so I can keep using it.

25yrs ago I had the call from Westpac. Had I spent 17c in California on my Mastercard. No, of-course not. The security agent explained that they run a small amount as a test and if it clears then they go in big.

 

[Brissy1]

I got a text message a couple of weeks ago asking if I had spent $1000 on my Amex. If no, ring this number.

I rang the number on the back of my card fully expecting the agent to have no knowledge of the text. But it was legit. Transaction stopped, and a new card in the mail. Interestingly as I am travelling, they have already updated the card details on my iPhone so I can keep using it.

That instant update is just fantastic, esp when travelling obviously. Worked for me on Android with a Visa or MC.

 

[Warks]

25yrs ago I had the call from Westpac. Had I spent 17c in California on my Mastercard. No, of-course not. The security agent explained that they run a small amount as a test and if it clears then they go in big.

I had one a couple of years ago when I was in Vietnam. My card provider told me there had been two deposits (not charges) - one of $0.03 and another of $0.00. Let that sink in. No idea what that was meant to achieve but it was enough for them to cancel my card. How do you deposit $0.00?

 

[Q Class Plebeian]

On the email today ,another Qantas themed scam.

• Archive
• Move
• Delete
• Spam

Verify Your Email Today
Yahoo/Inbox

• 
  
  
  qantaspayappmember.mustang.com
  From:[email protected]
  To:s
  
  Wed, 21 Oct at 2:50 pm
  
  
  

  [td] Activate Your Profile Today!​ ​ [td] ​

  ​

  [/td]
  

  [/td]
  

  [td] ​

  [/td]
  

  [td] Don't forget, taking action now is crucial. If you don’t verify your email, your account will remain disabled and may be deleted in the near future.​ ​ [td] ​

  ​

  [td]

  [td]

  Verify Now​

  [/td]​

  [/td]​

  [td]

  [/td]​

  [/td]
  

  [/td]
  

 

[PaulyB]

I received this one today at precisely the same time as I received my official QANTAS points email update. There were so may giveaways that this was not real but I thought I should share it so you were aware. See image.

 

[TheRealTMA]

I keep getting these. Most annoying. Completely fake of course.

Account Limited: Important account verification notice​ TheRealTMA Account starting: 3xx_XX​ Account Limited: Important Account Verification Notice System Message: Your account has been temporarily restricted due to outstanding compliance requirements. During a recent review, certain information was found to be missing or could not be successfully verified. To help safeguard your account, some card services and merchant transactions have been temporarily suspended pending the completion and verification of the required information. Please review and update the following details as soon as possible: Security question information Account verification information Registered mailing address Please use the secure link below to review and update your account as soon as possible. Update your account points to scammer​ Once all required information has been submitted and successfully verified, your account access and transaction services will be restored within 24 hours, subject to successful verification and completion of the review process. American Express Protection Team EXPLORE MORE WITH YOUR AMERICA N EXPRE SS® CARD​ Log in Online​ Update your email address​ Your account information is included above to help you recognize this as a customer care email from American Express. To learn more about email security or report a suspicious email, please visit us at americanexpress. com / phishing. We kindly ask you not to reply to this email but instead contact us via Customer Care. *iOS and Android™ only. See app store listings for operating system info. © 2026 American Express. All rights reserved. ​