address
Coverage of address in the Nexus archive.
- [US] I think i was just targed by a scammer but im not sure
A person received a suspicious call from an unknown number with their area code. The caller, claiming to reference their online schooling research, knew their name and zip code, and requested their address and computer details. The individual hung up after the address request and suspects a scam.
- Internet service scam
A user mistakenly contacted a scammer posing as their ISP after a Google search for outage assistance, resulting in the provision of personal information like their SSN and address. The scammer claimed to offer a lower-cost 'partner ISP' service, but the user's actual ISP denied any partnership. Despite no financial loss or new accounts detected, the user remains concerned about potential fraud.
- I work for the British Government abroad - does my address make it impossible to get a mortgage? DAVID HOLLINGWORTH replies
A British Government employee working abroad questions whether their overseas address affects mortgage eligibility. The article seeks advice from DAVID HOLLINGWORTH.