Missed call scam

Dr.Shoe_2

If you don't recognise the number, don't ring them back- unless it starts with an 01 or 02. If it's important enough they'll try again.

Poppy9

Greensprout wrote:

I've just had a recorded message when I answered my home phone.

The message went someting like 'Hi this is Steve from DHL just wondering when would be convenient to deliver your aerial please call us back on 07012907216'

It's Ben who leaves messages for me:o I have posted on this board before about the same message and one day I was actually at home and answered the phone to hear Ben say "Hi I'm from DHL and need to arrange delivery of a parcel etc" The actual phone call is a recorded message though, there was not a live person on the other end of the phone.

axxerz

for those of you receiving calls from an 0800 number, my wife exeperienced the same thing, I found the company details on the following web link and rang them to complain. (Message from company left on mobile states they are called LBM):

http://www.dynamoo.com/diary/lbm-direct-marketing.htm

gaming_guy

if you want find out whos calling you have a look here

trisontana

gaming_guy wrote:

if you want find out whos calling you have a look here

That site is not always accurate as it only shows which network the number was originally assigned to. I have just tried my own mobile number and, yes, it was originally assigned to Vodaphone. Since then it's been ported to Orange, then BT Mobile and now Virgin Mobile.

WestEndGirl_2

geo555 wrote:

In the past week I have had 2 missed calls on my mobile from the following numbers.
08700426655
07011123796
If you get these calls, DO NOT call back. You will get an automated saying "we are try to connect you to the person you are calling" or something similar, to keep you holding on, whilst being charged £1.50 a minute

I had the first number (missed) call me today. I found this through a google search :
http://www.sennir.co.uk/Journal/75
which at least explains the source, but I can't vouch for the cost of calling them back, although the google cache search at the bottom of the linked page seems to say it's a "normal" charge.

Anthillmob

i had a missed callfrom 07099845046 the other day so i called it back from my landline and got a voice telling me that the number was anavailable but if i would like to purchase the number to ring a different number. so i dialled again thinking i had misdialled but i got the same message. have i just done myself up like a kipper?

Anthillmob

telewest inform me i got charged 60p for both calls, thats 60p overall not 60p x 2. thank god i didnt use my mobile.

emmajg

just logging these numbers for other people searching
07028580061
Type: Mobile
Use: Personal
Operator: COLT
Tariff Band: Personal Numbers 12.5/25/37.5p (k) (inc VAT)

and

07099952376
Type: Mobile
Use: Personal
Operator: 24 Seven Telecom
Tariff Band: Personal Numbers 50p (pn2) (inc VAT)

I've not called them back but I have emailed the telecom providers to complain.

moonrakerz

If I don't recognise the number - I don't call back, why put it on my 'phone bill ?
If it is genuine/urgent, they will leave a name or ring back.
Also, if I am there when the phone rings, if I see it's an 08** number I pick the phone up and immediately replace it.