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16.10.2008, 20:49 quote

mrcute
mrcute Joined: 14 Feb 2005 Posts: 2 Location: United Kingdom, England, Hertfordshire
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I have had a back n forth chat n was eventually asked to call this number 07012 914918 and to have a chat to get to know each other better but i checked it out before i rang and my checks have revealed it to be a private LAND LINE number not a mobile as i was led to believe so i have found out any number starting 070 is likely to be a scam so check out numbers 1st before you call them as i was nearly sucked in i'm sure many others would call without even thinking

 

16.10.2008, 20:58 quote

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There appears to be a number of mobile phone scams taking place at the moment. I've got a mail from a friend telling me about one, it appears that number beginning with 0709 are personal numbers which can be obtained and forwarded to other numbers. The scam involves getting a missed call from one of the numbers being used to scam and the victim calls the number back.

They are then re-routed to a premium rate number which is charged at very high rates. After getting a bill with the call on, they contact their mobile operator to find out what has happened. Currently it appears to be legal, but is being clamped down on.

So, if you get calls from numbers that you don't know that begin with 070, be wary!

 
 
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