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Old 04-11-2009, 15:35
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I get called a couple of times a week on my mobile from a number which appears to be in Nigeria. I don’t know anyone in Nigeria!!!! Obviously as Nigeria has a reputation which goes before it I don't answer. Has anyone else received unsolicited calls from there or have any idea what might be going on?
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Old 04-11-2009, 16:26
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Wrong number?
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Old 04-11-2009, 18:03
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No - definitely Nigeria
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Old 05-11-2009, 08:12
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I would answer it... I think it might be the same generous chap that I am dealing with at the moment. His father died, leaving millions in a bank account and he needs a way of getting it out of the country. I have given him all my bank details and I am waiting for the money to start rolling in.








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Old 05-11-2009, 08:49
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No - definitely Nigeria
No, the person calling from Nigeria has the wrong number. We've had a few threads over the years where people have suspected scams, but when they've finally answered it turned out to be someone struggling to call.

Will be interesting to see what it actually is.
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Old 05-11-2009, 08:54
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Answer the phone and if it turns out to be some sort of scam, just put the phone on the table and walk away for 10mins. Let the callers phone bill rack up.
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Old 05-11-2009, 16:53
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Scammers use things like Voip which give you UK numbers because they know people won't answer when it says 0027
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