Call scams

GingerBob_3

I'm repeatedly called by 08454290022. Something about national database and how I need to get a new boiler.


Can someone explain just what sort of scam this is? How do these obnoxious scum make money? Do they want you to call back, or do you incur a charge when you "press 9 to be removed"? What the hell is it all about?

silverwhistle

https://www.tellows.co.uk/num/08454290022


Go on Bob, you know you really want a visit from a salesman. ;-)

GingerBob_3

silverwhistle wrote: »

https://www.tellows.co.uk/num/08454290022


Go on Bob, you know you really want a visit from a salesman. ;-)

I certainly would! But, as I say, how are these filth hoping to make money?

JJ_Egan

Referral fees from a sale .

Ian011

They sell your name and address on for a referral fee.

brewerdave

Did you not watch "The Call Centre" on the Beeb some while ago?? Nev and his assembled Swansea massif were only funded by referral fees from the marketing budgets of various Utility and Insurance Cos.