Discussion topic: Possible scam?
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Message posted on 29 Jul 2023 07:22 PM
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Possible scam?
I was trying to register for the free Discovery+ package and scanned the QR code provided. It asked for my card details and said I'd be charged if I didn't cancel within 5 days. Have I been scammed?
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Message posted on 29 Jul 2023 07:28 PM
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Re: Possible scam?
It's not unknown for dodgy QR apps to redirect a legitimate code to a 'service provider' website which takes card details to set up a (bogus) subscription membership unrelated to the intended destination.
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Message posted on 29 Jul 2023 07:37 PM
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Re: Possible scam?
Thanks for the answer. How can this be checked and cancelled?
Message posted on 29 Jul 2023 07:37 PM
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Re: Possible scam?
Hi @George+Millican If you have put in your card details then your phone QR reader App has scammed you (note nothing to do with the code you scanned). Delete that QR reader App and only use the native phone camera App.
Message posted on 29 Jul 2023 07:41 PM
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Re: Possible scam?
Hi @George+Millican To be clear this has absolutely nothing to do this the Discovery+ subscription.
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