question regarding a company
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Good Morning all,
My Grandparents recently had a letter through the door along with a gas/electric smart meter type device after my Granddad stupidly gave his bank details over the phone. The letter is from a PLC called E-SAVEUK. It looks poorly done and upon taking it to the local bank, the chap behind the desk informed us that it was the 3rd such letter they received in the past 2 weeks which has been complained about. I have asked my granddad if he was aware of the sum that has been taken (£125) but he says no such figure was ever mentioned to him other then what is on the letter.
I have checked the Companies house regarding this and found that the director has a previous business under 1 company number which is now renamed as ESAVEUK (10223846) but also another as E-SAVESUK (10302372) both with the same address.
Probably being daft but does something seem odd here or has my Granddad made the mistake by giving out his details as willingly as he did even though he doesn't want/need the device sent?
Cheers.
My Grandparents recently had a letter through the door along with a gas/electric smart meter type device after my Granddad stupidly gave his bank details over the phone. The letter is from a PLC called E-SAVEUK. It looks poorly done and upon taking it to the local bank, the chap behind the desk informed us that it was the 3rd such letter they received in the past 2 weeks which has been complained about. I have asked my granddad if he was aware of the sum that has been taken (£125) but he says no such figure was ever mentioned to him other then what is on the letter.
I have checked the Companies house regarding this and found that the director has a previous business under 1 company number which is now renamed as ESAVEUK (10223846) but also another as E-SAVESUK (10302372) both with the same address.
Probably being daft but does something seem odd here or has my Granddad made the mistake by giving out his details as willingly as he did even though he doesn't want/need the device sent?
Cheers.
Thanks for the responses all. It's just a simple smart meter which shows daily gas/electric usage. They definately don't need it and it was a 1 off payment which they have taken. I have stressed to him and my nan to not pick up any private or with held numbers and to never give any details out. I will post a copy of the letter up shortly.
I will find out tomorrow if the bank are helping him or if he has been given further advice.
I will find out tomorrow if the bank are helping him or if he has been given further advice.
GSalt said:
Give the following organisations a call..
- Action Fraud
- Age UK
You can report the situation to Action Fraud for them to investigate, it sounds like the sort of vulnerable persons scam they deal with.
Age UK has been running campaigns against targeting of the elderly by scammers/fraudsters and is tracking reports made to Action Fraud.
Thank you - Action Fraud
- Age UK
You can report the situation to Action Fraud for them to investigate, it sounds like the sort of vulnerable persons scam they deal with.
Age UK has been running campaigns against targeting of the elderly by scammers/fraudsters and is tracking reports made to Action Fraud.
Learn2MergeInTurn said:
I live in Poole OP if you need any help with any of this give me a shout, I f
king hate scammers and people taking advantage of the elderly.
Many thanks. king hate scammers and people taking advantage of the elderly. Just a quick update to say the bank has put the £125 into his account and are looking into the whole thing through their relevant department(s) also which is good to hear.
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Edited by XslaneyX on Wednesday 7th December 13:55
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