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Has anyone heard of this scam and is it for real?

ljonski
ljonski Posts: 3,337 Forumite
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http://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/the-can-you-hear-me-phone-scam-is-being-used-in-the-uk-and-this-is-what-you-should-do/story-30165731-detail/story.html
"if the state cannot find within itself a place for those who peacefully refuse to worship at its temples, then it’s the state that’s become extreme".Revd Dr Giles Fraser on Radio 4 2017

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  • peter_the_piper
    peter_the_piper Posts: 30,269 Forumite
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    Ah so there has to be a stolen credit card to work.
    I'd rather be an Optimist and be proved wrong than a Pessimist and be proved right.
  • glentoran99
    glentoran99 Posts: 5,825 Forumite
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    http://www.snopes.com/can-you-hear-me-scam/
  • hollydays
    hollydays Posts: 19,812 Forumite
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    edited 27 February 2017 at 7:49PM
    http://whocallsme.com/Phone-Number.aspx/08701430707/2

    The op is a 'press release 'by the " head of marketing" for cpr global limited/ previously call prevention registry based on Cardiff.

    There are numerous threads on mse about them, and they seem to frequently include new users popping to recommend the cpr call blocker.. ha ha
  • hollydays
    hollydays Posts: 19,812 Forumite
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    edited 27 February 2017 at 8:23PM
    https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/amp.theguardian.com/money/2013/nov/24/nuisance-calls-hang-up
    "The TPS publishes a list of unregulated companies that charge for their services. These include Opt Out UK, Cold Call Elimination, CPR Global, Telephone Restriction Services, and Telephone Blocking Services."
  • ljonski
    ljonski Posts: 3,337 Forumite
    We have not yet received any affirmative response to those queries.
    Obviously they were too afraid to say "yes" ! :)
    "if the state cannot find within itself a place for those who peacefully refuse to worship at its temples, then it’s the state that’s become extreme".Revd Dr Giles Fraser on Radio 4 2017
  • esuhl
    esuhl Posts: 9,409 Forumite
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    I can't believe that a recording of me saying "yes" would be in any way useful to someone.

    If they have your card details, they don't need a recording of your voice to spend money.

    And there's no way that me saying "yes" would ever be taken as proof of my agreement to a contract by any court in the land.

    I just can't believe this is real. It sounds just like all the other hoax scams that people make up.
  • soolin
    soolin Posts: 74,987 Ambassador
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    In case anyone missed it in post 3

    http://www.snopes.com/can-you-hear-me-scam/
    I’m a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on the eBay, Auctions, Car Boot & Jumble Sales, Boost Your Income, Praise, Vents & Warnings, Overseas Holidays & Travel Planning , UK Holidays, Days Out & Entertainments boards. If you need any help on these boards, do let me know.. Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any posts you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button, or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com.All views are my own and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.
  • hollydays
    hollydays Posts: 19,812 Forumite
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    edited 28 February 2017 at 10:04AM
    Kris Hicks from cpr call blocker tweeted this a few days ago

    "CPR Call Blocker‏ @CPRCallBlocker

    @rachel_hosie Hi Rachel. We see the article you wrote at The Indy on scam calls is very popular. Would you be interested in interviewing us?
    4:36 pm · 24 Feb 2017"

    To Rachel Hosie so-called 'journalist'

    Kris Hicks describes his role as"

    Identifying PR opportunities, sourcing and overseeing the creation of PR campaigns."

    It's fake / scam/ hoax
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