New Phone Scam. Be Aware
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Foxholer
Blackballed
not possible as you didnt 'make' the call
Always a bit suspicious that it was scare-mongering when I was told that. But it changed my approach - to a much simpler one that only uses 3 words and 1 action!:whoo:
North Mimms
Tour Winner
I answered the phone at my mother's house (she is in hospital at the mo) and got a lot of guff about "calling from Microsoft and they know that Mrs Mimms is the main user of the computer in the household"
I replied that since she is 90 and doesn't possess a PC, that is very unlikely.
Then told them to go away and stop wasting my time
stevelev
Journeyman Pro
I just ask them to hold while I get requested info. And then see how long they wait. I dont hang up just leave the phone on the side
palindromicbob
Tour Winner
Just tell them, "That's not possible. I own a Mac."
chrisd
Major Champion
To be honest, I've had some real fun at their expense and in the early days even had the poor souls ring back and complain that I've wasted their time!
Now I'm registered with the Telephone Preference Service so they shouldn't phone me, so whatever crap I give them is deserved!
I did have a chat with a charming lady recently who wanted to sell me solar panels and was reading from the script. I chatted to her for some while before posing the question "so these panels, how many can you fix to a static caravan" she was a bit taken by surprise and said "I asked if you owned your own home at the start and you said yes" I said that it was the finest caravan on the gypsy camp and she just said "are all the places in xxxxxx road caravans?" I told her that they were and she hung up.
I'm not sure if the house owners in my village would be happy with me or have lost the chance for solar energy!!
Now I'm registered with the Telephone Preference Service so they shouldn't phone me, so whatever crap I give them is deserved!
I did have a chat with a charming lady recently who wanted to sell me solar panels and was reading from the script. I chatted to her for some while before posing the question "so these panels, how many can you fix to a static caravan" she was a bit taken by surprise and said "I asked if you owned your own home at the start and you said yes" I said that it was the finest caravan on the gypsy camp and she just said "are all the places in xxxxxx road caravans?" I told her that they were and she hung up.
I'm not sure if the house owners in my village would be happy with me or have lost the chance for solar energy!!
stevie_r
Tour Winner
chrisd
Major Champion
Mentally stored away for future use if you have no objection
For a small copyright fee! :whoo:
stevie_r
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drawboy
Tour Winner
I feel sorry for everyone who has been scammed. I know there are some really devious people out there. Luckily I have been fortunate and managed to be contacted by a real Nigerian Prince. He is sending me half his fortune when my £10.000 clears in his bank. I feel good. I have helped him get his money out of the country and I will soon be a multi millionaire. Win win all round.
right!!!! now I KNOW this is a scam as I only paid £2,000 to the same Prince 5 weeks ago, my money is stuck at customs due to the large amount so all is good there! you my friend have been scammed for 8 grand.
One born every minute jeesh
