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Phone scam from Ripley!

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New card request from Santander,first one lost in post? two phone calls to our unlisted home B.T, number .Two transactions for International Transfers ,usual ,press one,press two. Coming from Ripley phone number which shows numerous complaints of scams, Anybody still getting them?
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  • Brie
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    getting what? calls from a company called Ripley? don't know who they are.  Why do you think they're related to Santander?
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  • ColdIron
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    Want to take another run at that?
  • Brie said:
    getting what? calls from a company called Ripley? don't know who they are.  Why do you think they're related to Santander?
    Ripley is a place.  The area code for Ripley is 01773.
  • sheramber
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    These calls can be computer generated.

    The computer generates number, some of which will ge genuine numbers, some not. Only genuine numbers will get through and an automated message wil be played. .
  • Brie
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    Brie said:
    getting what? calls from a company called Ripley? don't know who they are.  Why do you think they're related to Santander?
    Ripley is a place.  The area code for Ripley is 01773.
    Ah, OK. And it's known for being the epicentre for scams?
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  • km1500
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    yes - have you never watched Riply Off Britain ?
  • Brie
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    km1500 said:
    yes - have you never watched Riply Off Britain ?
    never even heard of it!  Is it a show on terrestrial?  
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    Gastines3 said:
    There are times when you wonder why you bother!
    Can you spell out what happened?
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