How does this scam work? - SV650.org

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.

27-05-06, 07:16 PM

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.

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/in...pic=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

28-05-06, 07:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spiderman

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

And a copy of your passport and drivers licence

Spiderman · 28-05-06, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BILLY

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spiderman

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

And a copy of your passport and drivers licence

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.

28-05-06, 07:55 PM

Are they good looking or double baggers

27-05-06, 07:03 PM	#1
tigersaw Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Llanwrtyd Wells Powys Posts: 1,146	How does this scam work? 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?

27-05-06, 07:07 PM	#2
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,083	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. __________________ "We are the angry mob, we read the papers every day We like what we like, we hate what we hate But we're oh so easily swayed"

28-05-06, 07:20 PM	#7
Spiderman Where the hell am I? Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Swingin' thru the urban jungle Posts: 7,451	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 __________________ . "Computers are great! Not for communicating tho. They have one fundamental flaw ... they don't have eyebrows." AlpineCarStereo: you win ....... eeerrr ..... ummm ..... my undying support of you, the greatest Mod this forum has ever known. My Leige. davepreston: i bow to your modding godliness. vixis: He's this really cute Persian tea-boy, Im so not giving you his number :P

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27-05-06, 07:16 PM	#3
Toypop Guest Posts: n/a	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.

27-05-06, 07:20 PM	#4
tomjones2 Guest Posts: n/a	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

27-05-06, 08:12 PM	#5
tigersaw Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Llanwrtyd Wells Powys Posts: 1,146	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.

27-05-06, 08:17 PM	#6
tigersaw Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Llanwrtyd Wells Powys Posts: 1,146	I just did a google, found this discussion forum: http://discuss.glasgowguide.co.uk/in...pic=1068&st=75 seems its some kind of premium rate scam.

28-05-06, 07:55 PM	#10
BILLY Guest Posts: n/a	Are they good looking or double baggers