View Full Version : Unsolicted call from 0844 773 9922
little_m 05-07-2007, 21:59 Just got a very strange call. It was a recorded message.
The man identified himself as Tom Reynolds of the Consumer Saving Panel, and asked for answers to a survey, which would give me a £50 voucher of something.. but the questions I was asked to answer were my full name, address, date of birth etc.
I did not give any details ! Has anyone come across this. :huh:
PuressenceUK 05-07-2007, 22:02 Two words - IDENTITY THEFT
Ignore the call.
pattricia 05-07-2007, 22:04 Two words - IDENTITY THEFT
Ignore the call.
This is very serious. I will remember this thread.I would never give my details,but this makes me more careful.
little_m 05-07-2007, 22:07 Two words - IDENTITY THEFT
Ignore the call.
Already ignored, but we are registered with TPS which is supposed to stop these calls.
Think a call to the rozzers is in order.
mrteabag 05-07-2007, 22:10 phishing thats the word i was looking for like you get on net but over phone
PuressenceUK 05-07-2007, 22:14 Already ignored, but we are registered with TPS which is supposed to stop these calls.
Think a call to the rozzers is in order.
The Police aren't going to give a monkeys, plus the TPS only stops registered 'reputable' firms calling you like double glazing and insurance people. It's not going to stop a foriegn Phishing gang dialling random numbers.
little_m 05-07-2007, 22:14 BE CAREFUL EVERYONE
mrteabag 05-07-2007, 22:15 just phoned the number back and left my details as bugs bunny :hihi::hihi:
he'll get a shock when he listens back to his msg's :D:D
little_m 05-07-2007, 22:27 Just done a bit of research apparently it's a common scam & is usually Internet based.
They collect the info & sell it on rather than use it themselves. That way there is no direct link for the police to follow.
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mrteabag 05-07-2007, 22:33 Just done a bit of research apparently it's a common scam & is usually Internet based.
They collect the info & sell it on rather than use it themselves. That way there is no direct link for the police to follow.
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it happens everwhere little m dont ever ever give out any details not even if you get an email from your bank asking u to log on and confirm anything best thing is to ignore it or in the case of the bank phone them ;)
always always keep your details to yourself and that way you can help yourself stay safe ;);)
Copenhagen 05-07-2007, 22:47 just phoned the number back and left my details as bugs bunny :hihi::hihi:
he'll get a shock when he listens back to his msg's :D:D
LOL! Nice one:hihi:
dennistowler 06-07-2007, 09:40 LOL! Nice one:hihi:
I was going to suggest we all phone the number back leaving bizarre details but then thought that its probably a premium line and would charge £20 a second
mrteabag 06-07-2007, 10:22 I was going to suggest we all phone the number back leaving bizarre details but then thought that its probably a premium line and would charge £20 a second
i hope not cause i did :rolleyes::suspect::roll:
Greybeard 06-07-2007, 10:55 i hope not cause i did :rolleyes::suspect::roll:
I think 0844 is lo-call rate like 0845. Some ISPs use 0844 for dial-up connection.
swordfish1 06-07-2007, 12:36 Just done a search, all I could find
http://boards.fool.co.uk/Message.asp?mid=10606325&sort=whole
Certainly looks dodgy
0845 numbers are local rate. You pay a £50 setup fee and all numbers are diverted to your existing telephone number.
Bomberman 07-07-2007, 02:45 Jesus wept people, it isn't hard. Someone calls that you don't know - they want personal details...
They are not after your best interests. Put the phone down.
Jesus wept people
An excellent creation theory.
But I agree. Only an idiot would hand over details.
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