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tigersaw
27-05-06, 07:03 PM
I get a call from a witheld number. A recorded message from 'Matt at PCL' tells me that they want to deliver the radio I have ordered, and then reads some mobile number over a couple of times.
Any idea what 'Matt' is up to?
northwind
27-05-06, 07:07 PM
Premium rate phone number, almost certainly. Unusual for them to tell you what the item is, since you're most likely to call if it's an unspecified item.
Might want to just check your credit card and bank balance online in case someone is buying stuff in your name.
A bit like the old Busters/Ebuyer thing that happened a while back.
Probably just a scam call though, don't ring it.
tomjones2
27-05-06, 07:20 PM
Might be worth tapping PCL with radio into the web to see if they do actually sell radios, might be able to get another numeber to confirm
Sound like a preium rate scan to me though
tigersaw
27-05-06, 08:12 PM
It was deffo 07 something or other, not 09 etc. Also it was a recording - if someone was using my details to buy goods it should have been a real person.
tigersaw
27-05-06, 08:17 PM
I just did a google, found this discussion forum:
http://discuss.glasgowguide.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=1068&st=75
seems its some kind of premium rate scam.
Spiderman
28-05-06, 07:20 PM
I'll tell you all you need to know.
Just as soon as you send me 3 forms of ID including a recent bank statement and a sample of your signature.
For security purposes of course :lol:
I'll tell you all you need to know.
Just as soon as you send me 3 forms of ID including a recent bank statement and a sample of your signature.
For security purposes of course :lol: And a copy of your passport and drivers licence :lol: :lol:
Spiderman
28-05-06, 07:44 PM
I'll tell you all you need to know.
Just as soon as you send me 3 forms of ID including a recent bank statement and a sample of your signature.
For security purposes of course :lol: And a copy of your passport and drivers licence :lol: :lol:
Nah dont need those. Couple of illegals who i know work in both agencies.... and they'll get me anything i want if i sleep with them ;) he he.
Are they good looking or double baggers :lol:
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