MarkCSC

All very old hoaxes
the 90# thing might work on some PBX switches but it is mostly bollox
http://www.mailutilities.com/news/archive/19/195.html
http://www.korova.com/virus/hoax980212.htm


[Edited by Mark Champion - 5/2/2002 3:44:20 PM]

jonny gav

iTrader: (1)

We have been informed of the following scam, which is targeting females
> in
> > particular.
> >
> > They receive a phone call from the Post Office asking them to confirm
> their
> > postcode.
> >
> > When this is given, they are told that they have become eligible for
> some
> > gift vouchers
> > for their co-operation and are asked to provide their home address and
> > postcode in order to receive the vouchers. So far 90% of the women who
> have
> > provided this information have been burgled, as it is assumed that their
> > homes are empty during office working hours.
> >
> > The police are aware of this scam and the Post Office have confirmed
> that
> > they are NOT conducting any postcode surveys.
> >
> > Also, it has been reported if you receive a telephone call from an
> individual
> > who identifies him/herself as being an AT & T service Technician who is
> > conducting a test on that line, or if anyone else asks you to do the
> > following DON'T. They will state that to complete the test the recipient
> > should nine, zero (90) then the hash key and then hang up. This will
> give
> > them full access to your phone line, which allows them to place long
> > distance, international or chat-line calls. These are then billed to
> your
> > account.
> >
> > The information which the police have suggested that many of these calls
> are
> > emanating from local prisons. The information has been checked out by
> the
> > police and is correct DO NOT PRESS 90 FOR ANYONE.
> >
> > Would anyone reading this please pass it on to friends and colleagues
> etc...
> > otherwise it could cost someone a lot of money.

Jen

Nice thought though Jonny, even if they are hoaxes

Thanks

Jen

jonny gav

iTrader: (1)

Thanks for the info mark.

If you had ever been broken into you wouldn’t take it so lightly.

Better to be safe than sorry right?

DavidRB

Tiggs

errr, if i wanted to rob someones house wouldnt i just find a house thats empty (easy enough) and rob it- why would i call someone at work (who do i call? how do i get their number?) then go to their house (what if its miles away, alarmed with someone at home) and rob that?

its as daft as worrying about your number plate being on SN- like there are a few number plates in publice view already!

jonny gav

iTrader: (1)

you pick a thriving company in Berkshire ,ring up and ask for the Investment Consultant or someone high up in the company.

Do the scam and hey presto, you have the address of the person you have just been on the phone to!!!

And know they are out!!!

And know they have money and probably some expensive stuff in the house!!!

And you know there name so if you are asked what you are doing you can say "Mr Tigwell or mark has asked us to do some work for him"

Say bye to your hard worked for wide screen TV and dvd player!!!

AND YOUR CAR IF YOU LEFT IT AT HOME !!!

Tiggs

what tosh!

which comapny do you call to get me then?

and even if you did get me why go and rob a house with my wife in it? also what if its alarmed with a big dog?

load of twaddle- you rob a house by walking up and down the road- find one with no cars on the drive and looking empty and in a good location for robbing- easy getaway- covered back yard, etc

Tiggs

ps- Mr Tigwell works from home so if the postcode robber came to my house he'd find me in it!

MarkCSC

Jonny Gav

I wasn't trying to be-little the problem of people being scammed or burgled.
It's just there is so much scaremungering (spelling) on the web for no reason. Yes this could happen, but it isn't happening like the e-mail that was sent to you suggests.
I agree, if somebody rings you up and asks you for personal info don't give it to them. No company will ever call YOU and ask for this info.

Mark

sebastian

Is there anything worth stealing in your house Tiggs?

If I was a burglar, I wouldn't be interested in nicking your attitude problem, that's for sure...

Fullonloon

If someone comes to your door asking to see your ****, don't show them, it's a scam.

Tiggs

"Is there anything worth stealing in your house Tiggs?"

errr.. what sort of question is that? why do you ask?

and whats the problem with my attitude?

Tiggs

jonny gav

iTrader: (1)

LOL @ sebastian

47 NAT

Anyone got a nice television for sale

Nath

sasman

You guys are a bit MOODY today ops doesnt that mean stolen

MattN

I'm with Tiggs on this one.

If your dense enough to give out details for no reason then your asking for trouble.

It's more likely a burglar will sit at the bottom of a road watch who goes where and when, that way no surprises. 2 people go in to a house 2 people go out - you know no-one is in.

to phone someone up you need there number, and not there home number, their work number, after all they are at work, I assume they are 'cos if they are at home then you can't go and rob them.

So this scam means you need to be near there house, have their work number. Seeing as your there anyway -it would be far easier to get there early and wait till they leave the house, rather than just call them at work to confirm their address and raise suspision.

I mean c'mon guys - you get a phonecall from a company your not expecting to hear from asking you to confirm your address, so your not expecting anything you know your not there so why give out your details?????

Rocket science it aint.

Tiggs

watch it matt, some mug will label you with an attitude problem

Alas

I'd quite enjoy this being tried on me. I don't have an attitude problem, but my 9 Stone French Mastiff does. HeeHee
Alasdair

PopeyeP1

if anyone tried to nick my Sport I would kill them!!
Pops

paulr

I was scammed today,got my mobile phone bill,one call,cost me £29....1 hour 20 mins mobile-mobile.

(suppose not scammed,just me being careless....still a bit OTT though.