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have you encountered any one of those fraudulent con artist's trying to take your hard earned?

fire, police & ambulance magazine!.
national housing association breakdown cover!
pay £1,750 for a year and guaranteed 400 jobs or 3,000 houses etc, etc...

then post all your encounters in this thread to warn others:wink_smile:
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The last one I had was about three weeks ago. Blocked number on the office phone. He claimed to be from Kids Safe (or similar sounding). Basically wanted us to stump up money for them to produce a board game in the local schools. I said no thanks and he hung up.
I went online and googled it, This scam has been around for a few years apparently.
 
had one a couple of weeks ago, something to do with calenders. look out for that one!.
 
Anyone trying to sell you advertising space etc. over the phone and trying to push you to sign up there and then is likely to be dodgy. I always ask them to send details by post so that I can peruse the fine print before making a decision. To date not one has sent me any info.

Also anyone offering you a service contract for a large upfront payment is to be viewed with suspicion.
 
A couple of time actually -

They said 'oh we need a plumber to work for fire/police department staff'


Absolute crock! The last guy even offered me free advertising till the new year . . . .


They don't approach you like it is advertising however - beware!
 
Since registering here the volume has dropped dramatically

TPS

not bullet proof but it does show our taxes being spent on something useful.
 
erpkid said:
Since registering here the volume has dropped dramatically

TPS

not bullet proof but it does show our taxes being spent on something useful.
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yes but, this only applies to domestic residences.
if you run a business and use that phone, it dosnt apply..
 
Try the Corporate TPS

[DLMURL]http://www.tpsonline.org.uk/ctps/what/[/DLMURL]


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Copied of the TPS website!!!


Scams
There are also companies, usually operating from overseas that are running scams. One of the most common is based on a bogus PC support service where their aim is to get you to pay for an unnecessary service or gain access to personal information on your PC. Another is where they claim to be from TPS and ask for a payment for the service. Companies running scams like this from overseas are usually outside of the authority of the UK regulators and law. (See our section of Bogus TPS Calls)
SPAM SMS
Although SPAM SMS messages are not covered by the same legislation that regulates live sales and marketing calls we often hear about them because they are received on your phone. A company should only send you an SMS is you have given them prior permission. Identifying the companies that send these texts can be difficult for the same reasons as mentioned above. But you can report these to the Information Commissioners Office (ICO) on the following website Complain - Data Protection, Freedom of Information, Marketing - ICO
If the text is from an unknown company you should report the text message to your network operator, who may be able to prevent further messages from the originating number. You can either contact your network operator.s customer services or use one of the reporting numbers below:

Orange, O2 and T-Mobile: Forward the SMS to 7726
Vodafone: Forward the SMS to 7726 or 87726
Three: Forward the SMS to 7726 or 37726
 
How or is there a way to stop the calls and texts to the mobile though??

Your replies will make interesting reading especially as i've had 6 this morning!!!
 
plum ber said:
How or is there a way to stop the calls and texts to the mobile though??

Your replies will make interesting reading especially as i've had 6 this morning!!!
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Throw it out the window.:)

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kay-jay said:
Throw it out the window.:)

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Would this be best done from a height or from a moving van or perhaps even a moving van on the motorway, sorry I am confused by this maybe a piccy would help!!!
Mickey taking bleep :punk:
 
Had a new one through today. Had an e-mail purporting to be from HMRC telling me that I had a £825 tax rebate due to me and should log on to give my details so that I could receive payment direct into my bank account. A check on the site adress revealed it had nothing to do with HMRC and was probably harvesting bank account details.
 
I use a handy little tool (think it's called 'Link Alert') which you can download in 2 seconds from Firefox Add-ons, it displays the url address of a link so you can see where it's taking you before you actually click it.

Link_thing.jpg

Edit: Oops, just realised I added the arrow pointing to the wrong link. You get the idea though.

Update: It's called URL Tooltip
 
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NPK said:
I use a handy little tool (think it's called 'Link Alert') which you can download in 2 seconds from Firefox Add-ons, it displays the url address of a link so you can see where it's taking you before you actually click it.

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Edit: Oops, just realised I added the arrow pointing to the wrong link. You get the idea though.

Update: It's called URL Tooltip
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I've just installed that - nice one NPK!
 
Just had the old forresters fund for children call me again ! They sell you an advetisement in a mass produced magazine and it never gets published !

They called me on 07785 469076
 
Scam Alert

If like me you use free business listing's on the internet yelp, yalwa etc etc. You will know from time to time you will get calls to update your info with them.
Over the past couple of weeks have had calls from unknown listers saying they wish to update info to carry on listing and when asked is it free they say no you paid last year. When challenged they put the phone down. Beware this is a scam.
 
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Did you report them to the relevant authorities? Just that a lot of people notice scams like this and don't do anything about it which allows them to carry on.
 
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Keefy said:
Did you report them to the relevant authorities? Just that a lot of people notice scams like this and don't do anything about it which allows them to carry on.
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To be honest wouldn't know who the relevant authority would be. Just thought I'd tip the wink to the guys on here.
 
I've just been scammed by a company called service magic. They took £160 out of my bank for a weeks membership leads provided we're fake as no one replied or time wasters am trying to work out how I can get my money back not happy
 
there are a lot of scams to be wary of.but there is a simple tip to avoid being taken in by these scammers. get yourself a copy of my 'safe from scams pdf.' for only £19.99 :wink5:
 
Well I've had at least 10 calls from these guys going back 5 years now maybe more. They usually have Scouse accents and have said they are from the metropolitan police, fire service and ambulance service. I knew it was a scam from the start because the police could never endorse a blooming plumber..lol. I would keep them on the phone for as long as possible and just wind them up, pretending I was a legit customer. Usually when I confront them they show their true colours-ones threatened to come where I live.

i contacted the police about it and they made me feel like an absolute **** for reporting it. They said there was nothing they could do. So these guys a free to rip people off-I know 2 who've fallen for it.

sad state of affairs

Mo
 
This Service Magic, is it a worldwide thing? Just that having googled 'Service Magic Scam' I find complaints from here, America and other places. Seems they're now called Home Advisor.
 
when i advertised in yellow pages a good few years back,i use to get numerous calls every week with bogus charities wanting to supply wall planners they wanted £375 of me to send out ten thousand of these to local businesses and nhs i said no but they sent out two wall planners with my business logo on it out of the yellow pages, i then phoned all the people advertised on the wall planner and they said they had been hounded too and paid out money,every time i phoned this charity called kind kids in need or something i always got the same woman on the phone from liverpool there was back ground noise ie office workers chatting and phones ringing but every time i phoned it was the same tape playing so all of us on the wall planner got together and threatened court action and they disappeared i also get the police ambulance and fire department looking for plumbers to do work for them i am supposed to be recomended lol just another scam. hang up on them dont be conned. one hair dresser i know had been paying out £300 odd quid year after year if she did not send money they hounded her on the phone it turned out she was getting sent 2 wall planners only and this charity kind did not send any out to the public what so ever so keep an eye out for these scams folks we soon got rid off them for the hairdresser she was just a young lass trying to go it alone and she thought she was advertising but was well conned .
 
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Sounds like the latest shower of reptiles.....

Just had a message from a girl saying she was from "Corgi Admin" telling me to ring her back as I was being awarded a contract for 300 jobs this year.

The number was 01383628700, a Dunfermline number, at one time the business was Corgi Boiler Maintenance, so this is how they are getting away with claiming to be from Corgi.

The actual business went into recievership in 2009.

Be warned, pass it on to any other forums you use.
 
vinniethecat said:
Sounds like the latest shower of reptiles.....

Just had a message from a girl saying she was from "Corgi Admin" telling me to ring her back as I was being awarded a contract for 300 jobs this year.

The number was 01383628700, a Dunfermline number, at one time the business was Corgi Boiler Maintenance, so this is how they are getting away with claiming to be from Corgi.

The actual business went into recievership in 2009.

Be warned, pass it on to any other forums you use.
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Do the right thing and give Corgi a call. Nothing will get done if people just keep complaining in the forum.
 
Funnily enough I was contacted early last year, police,fire and ambulance service magazine, all sounded legit, guy wanted £15.00 up front so paid it (stuipd i know) then the magazine did arrive and was very very basic and full of spelling mistakes and errors. I spoke to the police and they had never heard of it (suprise suprise). I then got a call from a guy in liverpool who had heard the company had been taken to court and he was getting his money back after he paid it all!!!!

Me? I walked away £15 down the swanny but it could have been worse, now all i get is "I can get you on the first page of google".......it never ends!
 
direct-network said:
Funnily enough I was contacted early last year, police,fire and ambulance service magazine, all sounded legit, guy wanted £15.00 up front so paid it (stuipd i know) then the magazine did arrive and was very very basic and full of spelling mistakes and errors. I spoke to the police and they had never heard of it (suprise suprise). I then got a call from a guy in liverpool who had heard the company had been taken to court and he was getting his money back after he paid it all!!!!

Me? I walked away £15 down the swanny but it could have been worse, now all i get is "I can get you on the first page of google".......it never ends!
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What's the address in Liverpool?
 
direct-network said:
I didn't have his address, he had also been scammed but had paid the full amount, where as I only paid a deposit.
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I'm lost. The fella who took you £15 was also getting scammed?

Edit: Nevermind, read it again sorry.
 
lol no worries, prob me typing made you confused,,,,,, I never heard anything of it again...
 
VAT Registration Numbers
UK CORPORATE PORTAL 2013

Received a letter from GERMANY today and thought I'd put a warning on here.

Starts off telling you that due to the change to the EU economic package (?!) all companies are obligated to provide their Vat Number and this lovely company require you to return the enclosed form with your details - at no cost (ahem)
Turn to page 2 and you will find in the small print (!) that you will actually be charged £797 anually and this will apply for the next 3years plus a further year if not terminated in writing !!!!!!!

They don't ask for bank details at this stage but you are invoiced and hounded for the fees because you will have signed a "legally binding" document and......... "German Law applies"

Ignore it.
 
gunnerman said:
VAT Registration Numbers
UK CORPORATE PORTAL 2013

Received a letter from GERMANY today and thought I'd put a warning on here.

Starts off telling you that due to the change to the EU economic package (?!) all companies are obligated to provide their Vat Number and this lovely company require you to return the enclosed form with your details - at no cost (ahem)
Turn to page 2 and you will find in the small print (!) that you will actually be charged £797 anually and this will apply for the next 3years plus a further year if not terminated in writing !!!!!!!

They don't ask for bank details at this stage but you are invoiced and hounded for the fees because you will have signed a "legally binding" document and......... "German Law applies"

Ignore it.
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got that one this morning just tore it up and didnt read page 2, thanks for that though..
 
Combined Maintenance Services require a Heating & Plumbing Engineer to maintain a 12 month contract for a minimum of 390 domestic rental properties within the “M” Postcode area.


This came through the other day - £2100 upfront.
 
I get at least 1 email a month from bogus companies offering 'contracts' to service multiple properties for their 'clients', having investigated some of them (who charge between £1750 - £2100 + vat), I have noticed most give Scottish addresses with London head office details, they usually have a website which looks authentic, where they show as fraudulent is through the addresses given (One was a Kebab house, which came up on google maps street view), they will often publish large companies details as 'their' clients, but if you ring the clients, they have often never heard of them and will chase the website owners down to remove the links.
 
If anyone feels that they are getting conned, please use the link to Trading Standards I've put up above as a sticky and report them.

Only by reporting them can we make the their business unprofitable.
 
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