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Mobile Phone Scam |
joebmc
Joined: Jan 03, 2003
Posts: > 500
From: Kent
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Mobile Phone Scam
There is a new kind of mobile phone scam. A missed call will show on your
mobile phone. The number is 0709 020 3840. The last four numbers may vary,
but the first four numbers will remain the same. If you call this number
back, you will be charged £50.00 per minute. People have complained about
their phone bills, once they have realised the cost of the call, but
apparently this is completely legal.
So beware, do not call back numbers beginning with 0709 or numbers that you
are suspicious of.
Siemens Communications
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PeterKay
Joined: Jul 08, 2003
Posts: > 500
From: The Ummah
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Thanks for letting me know, appreciate it. |
masseur
Joined: Jan 03, 2003
Posts: > 500
From: Sydney, London
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yeah I heard about it on the radio today but I read on BBC or SKY news web site that OFTEL were already acting to ban those numbers
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50Cent
Joined: Nov 08, 2003
Posts: > 500
From: ...whatever psycho!!!
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hmmm. a lot of people are doing this type of thing.
A while back there was one where a guy pretending to be a business man rings your doorbell and asks to use the phone as his "car has broken down". He rings his own number he has set up with a £80/min rate. So....he only uses your phone for a couple of mins but makes loads of money. And you dont realize until you get the bill! wel thought out scam!
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Posted: 2004-02-18 17:47
