Scammer on Gumtree - ALERT

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06 August 2012, 02:38 PM

ScoobyDoo555

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Scammer on Gumtree - ALERT

F.A.O ALL who use Gumtree. I've just had an attempted SCAMMER call me. The number to look out for is +1(801)400-00.
As SOON as you answer it, YOU are being charged. Be very careful. PLEASE pass this on.

The scam seems accurate as it's being discussed
Here

and here

Dan

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06 August 2012, 03:06 PM

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oh great. feckin scammers !!!!

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06 August 2012, 03:49 PM

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The only person saying it is a premium line scam is the same poster 'Ron' so I doubt it very much.

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06 August 2012, 10:39 PM

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"Did the newspaper find out that the phone operators know about this but are prepared to go along with it because they get a percentage of the total take."

PMSL Ron needs to get out more.....

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06 August 2012, 10:47 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ScoobyDoo555

You cannot be charged for an incoming call unless you are roaming on a mobile or agree up front to accept a reverse charge.

Thus such a scam does not exist, move along, nothing to see