Scams like these

[whatmeworry]

Got a call from +44 1269 849868, initially thought it was relatives in Germany. No answer but found out it was a UK number. Googled the number and found it was someone making nuisance calls.

Who called you from 01269849868 (+441269849868) ?

 

[marki]

Got a call from +44 1269 849868, initially thought it was relatives in Germany. No answer but found out it was a UK number. Googled the number and found it was someone making nuisance calls.

Who called you from 01269849868 (+441269849868) ?

Yep this happened to me today +44 1632 960629 I rang back but the number is not connected.

 

[SFSC]

I recently started to get calls to our home landline that would drop the call after about 15 seconds ringing time before the phone was answered. The caller indication was almost always "Private Number". I'm a bit slow getting to the phone and usually have the divert to messagebank (with an answering prompt of "You may leave a message") set at 45 seconds of ringing time.

So I recently set the divert to after 10 seconds of ring and apparently the answering prompt is short enough to not be processed while whatever they are using registers that the call has been answered and transfers to a human so now we get messages of "...hello ..... hello ....hello ...hello ..click"

 

[prozac]

... so now we get messages of "...hello ..... hello ....hello ...hello ..click"

'What are you wearing?"
"What?"
"It's ok, you can tell me. What are you wearing"
"You are very rude"
"You are the one calling. Now tell me, what are you...."
Click.

I could do the longer version but for propriety I'll leave that to your imagination... oh, ok I launch into the what colour underwear routine. They really love that one in Mumbai.

 

[medhead]

I recently started to get calls to our home landline that would drop the call after about 15 seconds ringing time before the phone was answered. The caller indication was almost always "Private Number". I'm a bit slow getting to the phone and usually have the divert to messagebank (with an answering prompt of "You may leave a message") set at 45 seconds of ringing time.

So I recently set the divert to after 10 seconds of ring and apparently the answering prompt is short enough to not be processed while whatever they are using registers that the call has been answered and transfers to a human so now we get messages of "...hello ..... hello ....hello ...hello ..click"

A longer answer time is better. They have a dialling program that might dial 10 numbers, they talk to the first person to answer the phone. All the rest get dropped. So when you were being slow to answer you got the dead air as they were already talking to someone. With the 10 second answer, you're the lucky one who is first. Good news your stuffing them around. Bad news dealing with the messages.

Personally, when I get dead air on answering I just hang up immediately.

'What are you wearing?"
"What?"
"It's ok, you can tell me. What are you wearing"
"You are very rude"
"You are the one calling. Now tell me, what are you...."
Click.

I could do the longer version but for propriety I'll leave that to your imagination... oh, ok I launch into the what colour underwear routine. They really love that one in Mumbai.

Already mentioned in thread. SWMBO just keeps asking "Why are you trying to steal from me?"
"Oh no, madam I'm not stealing from you"
"Why are you trying to steal from me?"

 

[coco50]

'What are you wearing?"
"What?"
"It's ok, you can tell me. What are you wearing"
"You are very rude"
"You are the one calling. Now tell me, what are you...."
Click.

I could do the longer version but for propriety I'll leave that to your imagination... oh, ok I launch into the what colour underwear routine. They really love that one in Mumbai.

When you answer they usually go into some long spiel about nothing. I break in and ask (quite curtly) what is you name and what organisation do you represent? If the continue with the spiel I hang up. The other night I got a call at 17:15. I interrupted the spiel and said that I only took business calls between ( 9 am and 5 pm. The caller said it was not business. (BS) I hung up.

 

[marki]

When you answer they usually go into some long spiel about nothing. I break in and ask (quite curtly) what is you name and what organisation do you represent? If the continue with the spiel I hang up. The other night I got a call at 17:15. I interrupted the spiel and said that I only took business calls between ( 9 am and 5 pm. The caller said it was not business. (BS) I hung up.

The time was 10:15 in Mumbai

 

[marki]

Yep this happened to me today +44 1632 960629 I rang back but the number is not connected.

Got a call with investment advice and wether I can invest 5000 USD!!

 

[Foreigner]

Here's a master scammer/schemer:

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/br...e/news-story/b8104d1f5b3d817df909901140f439f7

 

[TheRealTMA]

Yep this happened to me today +44 1632 960629 I rang back but the number is not connected.

One should never ring back unless you know the caller, since it could be a high toll charge number.

 

[prozac]

Got one last night with a recorded message announcing I was about to receive a text to voice message. No, I wasn't...

 

[whatmeworry]

One should never ring back unless you know the caller, since it could be a high toll charge number.

That is why google is a great friend. Googling most numbers will show what type of scam it is.

 

[TheRealTMA]

That is why google is a great friend. Googling most numbers will show what type of scam it is.

Yea "Do no evil."
My original comment still applies. And, and why would you?

 

[Major]

Apparently my package has experienced an exception and I need to show govermental ID




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Australia
Post AusPost Ground Delivery Service[/TD]
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[TD]Your package has experienced an exception and has been returned to the AusPost office. To collect the parcel please print out the shipment confirmation and visit AusPost facility. Mail is usually returned because it is missing either forwarding information or secondary information. You should always validate a mailing address before you mail something.

Tracking #:	AU55624882
Weight:	1.39 kg
Reason:	Mail undeliverable at address given

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When we temporarily provide personal information to companies who perform services for us, such as specialist information technology companies, mail houses or other contractors to Australia Post we require those companies to protect your personal information as diligently as we do. Strict contractual and other quality assurance measures are used to ensure your personal information is protected.

We use the personal information you provide only for purposes consistent with the reason you provided it, or for a directly related purpose. We may also use your personal information where required or permitted by law. We may also use your information where you have provided us with your express or implied consent.

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get shipping label

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Attention

Penalties are imposed for storage of the parcel if you fail to collect it within 30 days. The detailed information about storage is available at our website.
Please note: You might be required to show a valid govermental ID.[/TD]
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[clifford]

I have started receiving copies of Readers Digest magazine (ugh), together with an invoice for $39. There is no way I would have signed up for this, so I figure it must be a scam of some sort. I have written to them saying I didn't authorise it and would they please cease sending me the magazine. But, I did say I would be happy to pay the $39 if they could show me proof that I had authorised the subscription. Will be interesting to see what happens next.

 

[prozac]

I have started receiving copies of Readers Digest magazine (ugh), ....

Actually, I don't mind a quick read but then I was raised on RD. My mother signed me up for a lifetime subscription back in the 1950s. In early 2000s they tried stopping it. I copied and sent them the original paperwork signed by DeWitt Wallace himself and the deliveries resumed. This would have to go down as the longest ever loss maker in RD history.
I am expecting an invite to RD in NY when I turn 90.

 

[whatmeworry]

I have started receiving copies of Readers Digest magazine (ugh), together with an invoice for $39. There is no way I would have signed up for this, so I figure it must be a scam of some sort. I have written to them saying I didn't authorise it and would they please cease sending me the magazine. But, I did say I would be happy to pay the $39 if they could show me proof that I had authorised the subscription. Will be interesting to see what happens next.

Looks like someone signed you up.

 

[medhead]

Received an email that just has the subject "Payment advice from 12 April" with a PDF attached. It's from [big long indian sounding name] and iPhone shows the name as default. Now I'm expecting a payment, and lo and behold checking the sender shows an address from the company that I'm expecting to pay me. High chance that it is legit but a funny way to do legit business, waving the warning bells flag.

One to add to my international colleagues sending around zip files.

 

[medhead]

Apparently Alan is Sorry it took so long to reply to my message as he isn't on meetic often. In fact he has cancelled his profile. But he thanks me for my email address [note this has my name in it]. Alan has attached pictures, but will send more, just not nude or lingerie pics, as Alan doesn't do them. He is sure I'll like his pics because Alan is pretty cute. He looks forward to friendship with me and will be very glad to meet me in any Australian City [Mt Isa?]

Alan would like to know my name as I didn't sign my message. [Well try looking at the email address you goose]

I can't figure the scam, but very funny.

Oh and a certain airline is offering 15% off the store for Mother's day - delete, delete

 

[Jurahn]

Apparently Alan is Sorry it took so long to reply to my message as he isn't on meetic often. In fact he has cancelled his profile. But he thanks me for my email address [note this has my name in it]. Alan has attached pictures, but will send more, just not nude or lingerie pics, as Alan doesn't do them. He is sure I'll like his pics because Alan is pretty cute. He looks forward to friendship with me and will be very glad to meet me in any Australian City [Mt Isa?]

Alan would like to know my name as I didn't sign my message. [Well try looking at the email address you goose]

I can't figure the scam, but very funny.

I got exactly the same email, word for word, from two different "pretty cute" women today, however I'll have to disappoint them because I'm afraid I'm not into ladies (not that there's anything wrong with that ) . Not sure what the scam is either - and yes, they would like to know my name as well, which isn't in my email address but WAS in the subject line of both emails ...