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« on: February 17, 2007, 04:03:26 PM »

5mins ago my moblie rings and I don't recognise the number. I answer and a recorded message says they're trying to connect me. I'm thinking wtf, connect to what?

I hang up and google the number and it comes up with a scam that operates using mobile numbers beginning with: 0709 so I'm pretty sure I was right to end the call.

I'll no doubt be charged a premium rate for it but others have been stung for A LOT!


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« Reply #1 on: February 17, 2007, 04:12:20 PM »

Just do not ring any number that is 070
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« Reply #2 on: February 17, 2007, 04:15:16 PM »

I didn't ring the number. I answered an incoming call and was then being 'connected'.

So I'm warning against 'answering' the phone to these numbers!
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« Reply #3 on: February 17, 2007, 04:20:41 PM »

I didn't ring the number. I answered an incoming call and was then being 'connected'.

So I'm warning against 'answering' the phone to these numbers!

My advice wasn't exclusively to yourself!
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« Reply #4 on: February 17, 2007, 04:31:36 PM »

Yep mate I know but I was trying to clarify the situation as all the stuff I've just been reading refers to calling the number back whereas all I had done was hit the key on my mobile to answer the call. Atleast that's what I THOUGHT had happened.

As it turns out, I DID CALL THE NUMBER!   Despite having the phone in my hand when it initially rang, by the time I'd hit the key to answer the 'one ringer' incoming call had ended so in effect I was now 'returning the call' while under the impression I was answering. That could turn out to be pretty expensive in some cases.





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« Reply #5 on: February 17, 2007, 04:35:53 PM »

Another 070 scam, this time sent to Tikay

http://blondepoker.com/forum/index.php?topic=20022.0

I received this today.....

This is for you attention from Campbell Law Firm!

Pursuant to our fundamental commitment to human rights, social justice
and equality which still underpin everything that we do whether in the
courtroom, or out in the wider world, we wish to seek your cooperation
and guidance, if you could perhaps provide us with detailed information
as you share the same last name with our late client who died on July
7, 2005 London terrorist bombing leaving no trace of his immediate
family members’ information.

Over the years, we have worked indefatigably and uncompromisingly to
locate any of the relatives of our late client and all to no avail hence,
the need for this correspondence. We would be delighted to have you as
the apparent heir of our late client hence, you share the same last
name and could possibly be somewhere in his family tree. We have been
mandated by his bankers to provide any of his family members to claim his
lawful assets with the bank because it is legally incumbent on us to do
so as the legal representatives to the deceased.

We have decided to take this chance with you as our last resort to have
you stand as the apparent heir of our late client since you both share
the same last name as we have secured an order of mandamus from the
Probate Registry to locate any member of his family to claim what
rightfully belong to him and for this reason, it remains your legal right and
responsibility to protect the interest of your family in this regards.

Contact me in person for additional information and to discuss the
modalities of this brief. Your earliest response is imperative and shall be
appreciated if you provide your Resume Information to with your
feedback.

Thanking you for your kind attention in anticipation of your response
ASAP.

Respectfully submitted,

Alexander Marshall QC,
Campbell  Law Firm,
Tel: +44 (0) 7040 *** ***
320 Bethnal Green Road
Bethnal Green, London E2 0AH

EDUCATION:  LLB (Hons), (University Coll., London ). QC 1992, Recorder
(Criminal/Family/Civil) 1993 to date.

WARNING: The information on this email sent from a law firm and it may
be legally privileged and confidential. If the reader of this message
is not the intended recipient you are notified that any use, disclosure,
copying or distribution of the information is prohibited. If you have
received the message in error please notify us immediately, delete the
original and all electronic copies, and destroy any hard copies.
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« Reply #6 on: February 17, 2007, 04:48:38 PM »

Are you sure its a scam? they use a lot of big words! Roll Eyes
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« Reply #7 on: February 17, 2007, 04:52:24 PM »

Are you sure its a scam? they use a lot of big words! Roll Eyes

All people who use "big" words are con artists scared
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« Reply #8 on: February 17, 2007, 05:22:23 PM »

Are you sure its a scam? they use a lot of big words! Roll Eyes

All people who use "big" words are con artists scared

An incontravertably veracious exposition Roll Eyes

p.s, my pal in Nigera said can you call him to reconfirm your details Wink
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« Reply #9 on: February 17, 2007, 10:29:08 PM »

Are you sure its a scam? they use a lot of big words! Roll Eyes

All people who use "big" words are con artists scared

An incontravertably veracious exposition Roll Eyes

p.s, my pal in Nigera said can you call him to reconfirm your details Wink
What's his number?
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« Reply #10 on: February 17, 2007, 10:34:26 PM »

Are you sure its a scam? they use a lot of big words! Roll Eyes

All people who use "big" words are con artists scared

An incontravertably veracious exposition Roll Eyes

p.s, my pal in Nigera said can you call him to reconfirm your details Wink
What's his number?

0709 444 1111
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« Reply #11 on: February 18, 2007, 12:15:09 AM »

someone tell thewy he's got a message on the above number!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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