grannybunz

I just thought I would alert folks to the latest scam, this time re carte vitale. A very authentic message saying they have to be renewed and to "click here" with your details. Not being completely demented yet garndpabunz consulted M Google and sure enough it is a scam. A clever and very genuine looking one, but still a scam. Beware!!

dmu

Thanks for the warning.
I had one from "Orange" the other day, but the sender's address wasn't correct. I forwarded it to Orange and then put it in the undesirables....

Tweedpipe

You were wise to be cautious GrannyB, so many elderly folks are easily taken in by such scams.
There's a similar one doing the rounds, allegedly from the tax office advising of a tax rebate, and requesting bank details so money can be reimbursed. Obviously fraudulent, as one would normally be contacted officially by mail of any anomalies and proposed rebate by the Centre des Impots.

grannybunz

A friend who speaks/understands very little French has been "done" with this one and another which informed him that his telephone line was about to be cut because he hadn't paid his bill - he had. He now asks us about all such communications before he reacts. Whic can be a bit trying but is safer.