topic Re: Hacking in Account & Billing

Hacking

marion+sharp — Sat, 29 Mar 2025 07:52:12 GMT

I received email stating email is being closed down contacted sky I was told contact my bank and I stopped my cards and yes bank had been hacked funds funds taken but back given than back

Why is this happening

Re: Hacking

Daniel0210 — Sat, 29 Mar 2025 08:14:44 GMT

@marion+sharp wrote:

Why is this happening

@marion+sharp

Because it seems like you either clicked on a link within the scam email or otherwise divulged banking details to the scammers.

Re: Hacking

Mark39 — Sat, 29 Mar 2025 08:31:14 GMT

@marion+sharp wrote:

I received email stating email is being closed down contacted sky I was told contact my bank and I stopped my cards and yes bank had been hacked funds funds taken but back given than back

Why is this happening

On what basis do you think there's a connection between this email and your bank account being hacked? The only possible connection I can think of is that you used the same login details for both your email account and your bank account, and you gave then away in the way @Daniel0210 described.

Re: Hacking

GD1 — Sat, 29 Mar 2025 09:01:33 GMT

@marion+sharp As indicated by previous replies it seems you may have inadvertently provided such info by clicking on the link in the email?

You need to be aware of such scams and need to protect yourself.

I would recommend reading this very useful info https://stopthinkfraud.campaign.gov.uk/ to protect yourself in the future and how to report any scams.

I good Antivirus/Security protection for your device is a must.