Gaz Williams

Just a quick warning (I think) about something that has happened to me because of advertising in Top Marques and Autotrader.

On saturday I received a text message which read:
"I am very interested in your car, I've tried calling but couldn't get through, could you call me on 0905000xxxx to arrange a time to view, thanks Mark xxxxx."

When I tried to call this number from my mobile I was warned it was a premium rate number, when I got through, all I got was an answer phone message wich seemed to be aimed at me which said:
"We are cery interested in your car, please leave a message regarding the condition of your car and the price and mileage (all of this information can be gleened from my advert), and we'll call you straight back."

Now I left a message, and called back the next day (from my work phone) and I've still not heard a thing.

I just wondered if any of you have heard of this before? I think it's just a scam from which they pocket the cash from the premium rate phone call.

Or am I being a bit too suspicious?

Just thought I'd mention it.

Cheers

TDT

Sounds like a scam to me, I bet they make a few quid off the 0905 number.

Might be worth having a word with Autotrader to see if they know anything.

Scoobychick

iTrader: (1)

A quick Google came up with this: http://www.younglivin.org.uk/advice/...text_scams.htm which is a similar scam, different text.

Gaz Williams

Sounds very similar.

I wouldn't mind so much, but I'm desperate to get rid of my car, and that was the only call I got all day.

I'm in the process of contacting Autotrader as we speak, I'll keep you all posted with their reply.

Jamo

iTrader: (23)

by premium rate, you do realise they can charge whatever they like!! even upto £5 a minute! possibly more!

jamo

GaryScoobNCBR

this is deffo a scam, you just be suckered

They txt 1000 numbers at 5p ago then you all ring back and give them £1-5 each

dj219957

yep..id check your bill mate...ill think you will find it gone up a bit!
Yes it is easy to set up a premium rate phone line.

teknobod

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/CARS/sell/cc/fr-11.jsp

Gaz Williams

I was only on the line for a matter of seconds.

I've reported it to ICSTIS, so that should be the end of that.

Scumbags.

blockmonke@fsmail.net

i had that also on the web site i had a lot of people from nigeria/holland saying they had a buyer and all i had to do was forward a cheque or something scamming gits

ChrisB

Not in the UK - maximum legal limit is £1.50. AFAIK, plans to introduce £2.50 and £5.00 tarrifs were postponed back in June.

GrahameS

Cant you make a call back, reverse charges, that'll learn 'em !!