An odd one, possible scam from postcode ub18 7nl

JulieElizabeth

Do these DVDs actually work when you put them on - or do you need to ring a number to activate them (which is where they'll make their money)?

PS this seems to be turning into a Hatton Garden Metals thread

Call_of_Trouty

JulieElizabeth wrote: »

Do these DVDs actually work when you put them on - or do you need to ring a number to activate them (which is where they'll make their money)?

PS this seems to be turning into a Hatton Garden Metals thread

Dvd's don't work like that, I'm assuming if you rang the number to unsubscribe it would charge you alot of money and that is the scam.

Jambob

Call_of_Trouty wrote: »

Dvd's don't work like that, I'm assuming if you rang the number it would charge you alot of money and that is the scam.

They can, and this one does.

doublegun

Received the same two DVD's today. The last thing I have been involved with regard to web transaction is I recycled my phone last week. I doubt whether the company involved would have had a direct marketing database turnaround as quick as that but I guess you never know. Once I got over the initial shock and checked it out, they have gone straight in the bin in the same manner that I deal with ppi calls and junk email.

Call_of_Trouty

Jambob wrote: »

They can, and this one does.

So you put a dvd into a dvd player and it asks for a code ? That's a new one on me

Jambob

Call_of_Trouty wrote: »

So you put a dvd into a dvd player and it asks for a code ? That's a new one on me

Yup - I think they use the chapters to 'hide' content, and the top-level menu to grant access provided the right pin is entered. It's easily circumvented, but only with a computer. DVD players just get the menu and a screen asking you to text/ring a number to get the code.

I'd post a screenshot of the pin-screen (safe for work!) but as I'm a newbie the forum won't let me. The text/telephone number in the menu (different to printed on the DVD) is how they're hoping to make money from this, however.

Me_Too

To view each and every scene you must call a number at a cost of £1.53 per minute for 6mins 40 secs = approx £10.25 or text at a cost of £10 to receive a pin number which you then type in on your dvd remote. Take it from me watching !!!!!! in 2013 is a little easier not to mention cheaper than this. All this leads to me thinking DON'T put into your PC, I'm guessing if you do the scam will show itself.

nigelbrooks

I received two hard-core disks this morning with a local return address.

I'm a VERY broad minded guy but what if a kid had opened these?

I called Advice Guide on 08454 040506 and the really helpful guy there noted all the details and then, at the end of the call, suggested that I call the Met Police locally and ask for the 'vice office'.

I did call and they couldn't have been more helpful and have made an appointment to interview me and seize the goods tomorrow.

I'll keep you posted.

lizzie1966

Hi folks. I got the 2 dvds in the post this morning as well. I'm in the south west england. Was a bit concerned when i opened envelope. Royal Mail would only be able to tell you company name and even then they probably have a secrecy thing.....

nigelbrooks

The company registered at that address is a massive direct mail fulfilment company who handle fulfilment for 'legitimate' brands, many of which you will recognise.

Google the full return address and you will see what I mean.

I wonder if an employee is using them to send out scam mail.

I will suggest to the police, when they visit, that they might want to inform them that their legitimate business is being used in this way.