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Derek Jones a Bailiff? NO he isn't, He's a con artist

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  • Derek Jones a Bailiff? NO he isn't, He's a con artist

    Courtesy of 'Love Money'

    It seems legitimate


    The phoney calling himself Derek Jones purports to be from a legitimate company called Jacobs, which is a legitimate enforcement and debt recovery company based in Birkenhead.
    “Jones” tells his targets that they owe a debt and as a result are expected to appear in court in the next two days. The scam merchant, who has a Scottish accent, also threatens to send the bailiffs round if the debt is not paid.
    Interestingly Jacobs does have an employee called Derek Jones – but the company has confirmed that he is an office worker and does not have a Scottish accent like the fraudster cold calling potential victims.
    The National Fraud Intelligence Bureau, which analyses reports that come through Action Fraud, has said the name Derek Jones has been used in the past to scare victims into paying for advertising space they have not agreed to or in phoney publications.
    HM Courts & Tribunals Service has also received a high volume of calls from concerned members of the public wanting to know if they are expected to appear in court as a result of the Jones scam.
    If you are ever unsure as to whether a call is genuine, do not be afraid to end the call immediately by hanging up. Try 1471 from a landline or looking at the caller number on a mobile. If they are withheld, then you have almost certainly avoided being a scam victim.


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    Re: Derek Jones a Bailiff? NO he isn't, He's a can artist

    Yes it's legit, here http://www.actionfraud.police.uk/new...y-a-debt-nov14

    If you receive one of these calls report it to Action Fraud and receive a police crime reference number, by calling 0300 123 2040 ACTION FRAUD
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