01 Jun 2011 12:00 AM:

Hi I'm new to this forum so please forgive me if I've chosen the wrong section to use.

Yesterday I received a text message saying that my visa card had been blocked and it was my final warning to get it unblocked by using a website. I did go to the page and noticed immediately there was neither an indication as to which bank or a security symbol so I left it and contacted my local bank to ask whether this was a scam.

It is and a serious one, so far three British residents have been targeted in the Andalucia region.

If you receive this text message report it to your bank and if you have given over your details to a website not containing the name of your bank once again contact the bank that issued your card to report that you have given your details out on a particular card.

Please tell your friends and neighbours about this.

Thread: VISA scam - Please read.

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