Scam Phonecall by a Scum:
Lee Morris
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Hi! All
Today we have had several calls from a Scum from different numbers but the same voice on all calls, I asked my Dad after I think the second or third call and he said that the person was offering some banking service.
I then asked whether the man was asking for any details and Dad said that he was asking for card numbers, he then rang again and I spoke to him and said that I know it is a scam and that we do not want him ringing up again.
I then went out shopping only for Dad to have him ring up again and then to make a further call when I got back in, has anyone else had this today.
Some numbers are withheld and the phonecall which was the last for now this man was trying to claim to be to do with dept help.
We live in the North East so if anyone else has had the same thing happen to them, I will say to yourself and others just beware as there are Scammers and Scums on the loose.
Today we have had several calls from a Scum from different numbers but the same voice on all calls, I asked my Dad after I think the second or third call and he said that the person was offering some banking service.
I then asked whether the man was asking for any details and Dad said that he was asking for card numbers, he then rang again and I spoke to him and said that I know it is a scam and that we do not want him ringing up again.
I then went out shopping only for Dad to have him ring up again and then to make a further call when I got back in, has anyone else had this today.
Some numbers are withheld and the phonecall which was the last for now this man was trying to claim to be to do with dept help.
We live in the North East so if anyone else has had the same thing happen to them, I will say to yourself and others just beware as there are Scammers and Scums on the loose.
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Is it just a reference to an annoying salesperson ?
"That's how whales speak, and you can hear them from hundreds and hundreds of miles'
Thanks for getting back and the person who I am reffering to as a Scum is the person who is trying to get card/account details from us as he is trying to rob people of money, so no offence meant to sales people.
The Telephone Preference Service (TPS) is a free service that allows anyone with a telephone landline to subscribe. Once having subscribed to this free service your telephone number is added to the Telephone Preference Service's database and thus is designated as 'not to be contacted'.
What this means to companies who buy databases containing names, addresses and telephone numbers for use in their sales campaigns is that your telephone number is not supplied, making you effectively 'not contactable'.
The Telephone Preference Service (TPS) also acts as a mediator and if you are receiving persistent and unwanted calls then they can step in and speak to the relevant parties on your behalf, requesting that they cease to contact you further.
A failure to act on any warnings given by the Telephone Preference Service (TPS) can result in hefty fines being laid down against those failing to take heed of the warnings offered.
I believe this is only for UK based companies. It doesn't work for foreign scammers.
Well It worked for me. I haven't had any unsolicited calls for years.
:eek: How did you manage that? I would say that my unwanted phone calls went down by about a third when I registered with the Telephone Preference Service. I have developed a fast reflex instead: as soon as I hear a voice saying, "May I speak to Mrs Wonkeydonkey please? [That is not actually my name btw] How are you today madam?" I bark, "at work." and put the phone down. I can think of literally no legitimate caller who would ring and ask how I am in that silly way.
Caller: "hello, I'm selling some shit you don't need..."
Phone holder: <click>
It's as easy as that.
No need to talk to them. No need to be abusive. No need to even respond to them. Just put the phone down :rolleyes:
Correct, however the TPS does NOT apply to companies abroad and a growing number of calls are from them.
Or if you are creative, try something like this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-7OgWcwgB50
I have TPS as well but have the occasional call from foreign sounding people.
Both mother and I are registered with TPS and MPS, but it doesn't necessarily stop all sales calls and junk mail etc getting through. You actually have to complain to the TPS (if you are registered with them) and they will look into for you.
I had a silent call from someone in Kent today. That number has been reported to the TPS.
In relation to my mother, I have informed Ofcom, the BBC's Watchdog and the Trading Standards people.
The bottom line is, put the phone down on anyone trying to sell you anything. In addition, ignore dodgy emails, letters and dodgy door 2 door people. We have got to act together to stop these rogues and rogue traders. By not acting, we are letting them get away with it.
" reliable driver wanted apply with full CV" of course there is no job but he has your CV
with all your details on and in some cases national insurance number. He gets about 600 views for his ads and must be passing them on to scam phonecallers and "scum"
What do you say when you want to refer to someone as scum then?;) I might need to know for the near future.
Excellent. I'm definitely going to give that one a try.
Does anybody listen to her and think I'd prefer an Indian call centre?
I find scumbag a very useful term!!!
.....then they ring back ten minutes later. :mad:
I've started getting them, really annoying. But it must be awfully stressful for the cold caller as well, so I've started putting the phone next to my speaks and playing them some music for half an hour or so, though sometimes I forget to turn the loop off my WMP - oops.
At least they can't hassle me or any other poor sod for a while.
Nope, when I refer to the scum around the bathtub, it's just the one. :cool: Although I think it can be used as a collective noun as well, since it doesn't have a plural form, i.e. a collection of phone scammers could be referred to as "scum".
Here's a few easy ideas for getting rid of them:
1. As mentioned, just put the phone down, or don't answer.
2. Unplug the phone - BT will kindly give you a message on your mobile if anyone leaves a message on the house phone (ask them how to set it up), and scammers rarely do.
3. Blow a referee's whistle down the phone at them.
4. Leave the line open, but put it near the TV when you've got Jeremy Kyle on - it's such fun to hear them getting increasingly confused!
5. If you get really desperate, and it wouldn't cause any problems, when they ask to speak to X, adopt a very soulful voice and tell them that X has sadly passed away, so no point in phoning back. ONLY do this if you're absolutely sure it's a scammer, though, and not your bank!
But you wouldn't refer to bath scum as "a scum" - you'd just say "scum".
...indeed. You can also just google the number. I have found that that works.