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strange no.s

barjam_2
barjam_2 Posts: 1,667 Forumite
does anyone know what are tel no.s that start with 0070 i have had 2 missed calls with no.s starting like these i am reluctant to ring them back incase they charge a bomb......:confused:

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  • bbb_uk
    bbb_uk Posts: 2,108 Forumite
    I thought numbers beginning with 00 were international!
  • drahcir_2
    drahcir_2 Posts: 4,127 Forumite
    1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    ive had a few of these numbers this week
    phone does 1 ring then hangs up
    dont ring back as its a con to rip your credit or worse if your on contract
  • barjam_2
    barjam_2 Posts: 1,667 Forumite
    thanks for that drahir i thought that also, yeah i have two rings then a hang up off the both no.s that have rang... i have no intention of ringing back my motto is 'if its important they will ring back'
  • Paul_Varjak
    Paul_Varjak Posts: 4,627 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Photogenic Combo Breaker
    This is a well-known scam using 'personal numbers' in the 070xx range. The cost up to 49p/min to call from a BT landline. If you call them back, they will put you on hold indefinitely!
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