security phonecall
20 May 2008, 03:19 PM
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security phonecall
hi all,just wondered if anyone else has had this call.. phone rang today and a bloke was on the other end,he said he was calling from a security ferm (cant remember the name now) but it was all to do with a scheme that was in my post code area tomorrow (wednesday) in which someone will call round to my house to make sure all my security was in check such as ,house alarm,smoke detecters ect..and just have a general chat about fraud issues and other crimes in my area.
whilst the guy is at my house i will be given a paper shredder (for free) so i can shred my important documents etc,plus he will mark all my valuable things with a special pen so that should they be pinched,they are more easily recognised by police should they be found.. i also get to keep the pen (for free)
Now dont get me wrong i might just be being paranoid, but i thought it was strange.
sorry for the long post
whilst the guy is at my house i will be given a paper shredder (for free) so i can shred my important documents etc,plus he will mark all my valuable things with a special pen so that should they be pinched,they are more easily recognised by police should they be found.. i also get to keep the pen (for free)
Now dont get me wrong i might just be being paranoid, but i thought it was strange.
sorry for the long post
20 May 2008, 03:27 PM
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contact your local cops. they should know if there is such an initiative in the area. if not, they can be there waiting to nab him if he turns up.
also, if you told him you "couldn't do a certain time" because you were out then i would be changing your plans and making sure you are in if you catch my drift.
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also, if you told him you "couldn't do a certain time" because you were out then i would be changing your plans and making sure you are in if you catch my drift.
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20 May 2008, 03:34 PM
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contact your local cops. they should know if there is such an initiative in the area. if not, they can be there waiting to nab him if he turns up.
also, if you told him you "couldn't do a certain time" because you were out then i would be changing your plans and making sure you are in if you catch my drift.
5t.
also, if you told him you "couldn't do a certain time" because you were out then i would be changing your plans and making sure you are in if you catch my drift.
5t.
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20 May 2008, 03:42 PM
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LOL amazing what information you can find off people with a simple phone call and nobody picking up on simple things. Hes probably sat there thinking well if he didnt think that was dodgy theres a good chance his house is easy to get into and stuff wont already be security mark 
Otherwise its a legit call but the Police will tell you that either way. Wouldnt entertain anybody ringing me up to come and give me a visit about security measurements 
Otherwise its a legit call but the Police will tell you that either way. Wouldnt entertain anybody ringing me up to come and give me a visit about security measurements
20 May 2008, 04:46 PM
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Yeah mate, check with the cops as they may know of theives etc. operating in the area but I would not entertain the guy's wishes for an 'appointment' with you anyway. If you want to know how to protect your house properly, talk to a crime prevention officer or sommat.
I don't give anyone any details when they call me, even my bank, as you can't be sure who you are talking to nowadays (especially with all these call centers all over the world).
Being paranoid doesn't mean they're not all out to get you, as they say
I'm feckin' surprised you thought of letting the guy into your house to show him all your most valuable possessions, lol
I don't give anyone any details when they call me, even my bank, as you can't be sure who you are talking to nowadays (especially with all these call centers all over the world).
Being paranoid doesn't mean they're not all out to get you, as they say
I'm feckin' surprised you thought of letting the guy into your house to show him all your most valuable possessions, lol
20 May 2008, 06:18 PM
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If you're not subscribed to the Telephone Preference Service they could've bought the phone number (along with thousands of others) from some marketing company.
20 May 2008, 09:27 PM
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You've just made an appointment for someone to come sell you something, burgular alarm most likely. The important thing is as it was a pre-arranged appointment, there will be no cooling off period. You sign, you've bought it. If they had just turned up without notice, you would have 7 days to change your mind.
20 May 2008, 09:31 PM
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Best bet if they do try and sell you an alarm system etc. is to say your brother is in the business and is actually coming round after work to fit an alarm system. At least you can then have a look about at whats cheap/good etc or that might make the caller drop there price dramatically to get the sale.
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