Vinted‑style scam calls – how to protect yourself

The phone answered with a recorded message… a robotic voice gave a code valid for minutes and claimed banks never call—seems like a scam.

My handset flagged it as a ‘nuisance’ and routed it to voicemail. A robotic voice read out a code I was told not to disclose. Unsure of the scam, I’ve blocked the number.

A text with a Vinted verification code popped up, saying it must be used within five minutes. Shortly after, a London number called, which I let go to voicemail. The automated message urged me to use the code quickly, then another call from a similar number ending in 5841 left another voicemail. I ignored both, blocked and reported them, mate!

Potential scam

Definitely a scam, watch out! Yeah.

An automated message demands a return call within a short timeframe, threatening consequences

After dismissing a text that supplied a code to reset a password on one of my Android apps, the same number called a minute later claiming the activation was valid for five minutes. My email was compromised, passwords were being changed, and I’ve filed a crime reference, yet the police have taken no action. I'm now replacing my bank card and updating all passwords. These criminals must be arrested and imprisoned.

Sconosciuto che chiama per truffarmi, voce insistente e falsa. Non fidatevi. Segnalatelo.

Appena ho risposto, mi hanno chiesto il numero della carta di credito, dicendo di essere della società di carte di credito, quindi ho riagganciato, è uno scammers.

Squillano appena entri su Vinted per inviarti un codice fasullo e rubarti l'account

A robo call was made asking me to call a number within 3 minits