judge2010 196 Posted April 20, 2011 Report Share Posted April 20, 2011 Someone sent me this email, so thought I would pass the info on: Please forward to EVERYONE you know... I received a call from a 'representative' of BT, informing me that he was dis-connecting me because of an unpaid bill. He demanded payment immediately of £31.00 or it would be £ 118.00 to re-connect at a later date. The guy wasn't even fazed when I told him I was with Virgin Media, allegedly VM have to pay BT a percentage for line rental! I asked the guy's name - he gave me the very 'English' John Peacock with a very 'African' accent - & phone number - 0800 0800 152. Obviously the fellow realised I didn't believe his story, so offered to demonstrate that he was from BT. I asked how & he told me to hang up & try phoning someone - he would dis-connect my phone to prevent this. AND HE DID !! My phone was dead - no engaged tone, nothing - until he phoned me again. Very pleased with himself, he asked if that was enough proof that he was with BT. I asked how the payment was to be made & he said credit card, there & then. I said that I didn't know how he'd done it, but I had absolutely no intention of paying him, I didn't believe his name or that he worked for BT. He hung up. I dialled 1471 - number withheld I phoned his fictitious 0800 number - not recognised so I phoned the police to let them know. I wasn't the first! It's only just started apparently, but it is escalating. Their advice was to let as many people as possible know of this scam. The fact that the phone does go off would probably convince some people it's real, so please make as many friends & family aware of this. How is it done? This is good but not that clever. He gave the wrong number - it should have been 0800 800 152 which takes you through to BT Business. The cutting off of the line is very simple, he stays on the line with the mute button on and you can't dial out - but he can hear you trying (This is because the person who initiates a call is the one to terminate it). When you stop trying he cuts off and immediately calls back. You could almost be convinced! The sad thing is that it is so simple that it will certainly fool the elderly and vulnerable. By the way this is not about getting the cash as this would not get past merchant services - it is all about getting the credit card details which include the security number so that it can be used for far larger purchases. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
iworkwhippets 13,189 Posted April 20, 2011 Report Share Posted April 20, 2011 Ive had the call,. i simply tell them, the previous owner of this address, WENT MAD AND HAD TO BE SHOT Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BOLIO1 1,078 Posted April 20, 2011 Report Share Posted April 20, 2011 Judge2010.....Who wrote that poem in your signature please? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JPTfellterrier 65 Posted April 20, 2011 Report Share Posted April 20, 2011 god this is mad....I would be the daft bugger that would believe him when he could turn off the line. Scary stuff, thank you for the warning Quote Link to post Share on other sites
judge2010 196 Posted April 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2011 Judge2010.....Who wrote that poem in your signature please? somebody emailed it me mate. JPTfellterrier = Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lab 10,979 Posted April 20, 2011 Report Share Posted April 20, 2011 Judge2010.....Who wrote that poem in your signature please? somebody emailed it me mate. Horny b*****d judge so ye are....... Lol JPTfellterrier = Quote Link to post Share on other sites
judge2010 196 Posted April 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2011 Judge2010.....Who wrote that poem in your signature please? somebody emailed it me mate. Horny b*****d judge so ye are....... Lol JPTfellterrier = dont get jealous! Me and JPTfellterrier are secretly dating we're THL's version on posh & becks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Lab 10,979 Posted April 20, 2011 Report Share Posted April 20, 2011 Judge2010.....Who wrote that poem in your signature please? somebody emailed it me mate. Horny b*****d judge so ye are....... Lol JPTfellterrier = dont get jealous! Me and JPTfellterrier are secretly dating we're THL's version on posh & becks. see when your sleeping mate..... That's called 'dreaming'..... When your awake thats 'reality'........yer some boy for getting the two muddled up!!! .... Lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
judge2010 196 Posted April 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2011 Judge2010.....Who wrote that poem in your signature please? somebody emailed it me mate. Horny b*****d judge so ye are....... Lol JPTfellterrier = dont get jealous! Me and JPTfellterrier are secretly dating we're THL's version on posh & becks. see when your sleeping mate..... That's called 'dreaming'..... When your awake thats 'reality'........yer some boy for getting the two muddled up!!! .... Lol lol hows it gone today pal? The Polish worked hard? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lab 10,979 Posted April 20, 2011 Report Share Posted April 20, 2011 Judge2010.....Who wrote that poem in your signature please? somebody emailed it me mate. Horny b*****d judge so ye are....... Lol JPTfellterrier = dont get jealous! Me and JPTfellterrier are secretly dating we're THL's version on posh & becks. see when your sleeping mate..... That's called 'dreaming'..... When your awake thats 'reality'........yer some boy for getting the two muddled up!!! .... Lol lol hows it gone today pal? The Polish worked hard? Polish!!!! Get tae f**k..... It's all done by me and my cousin., granted his name is Majic...... Lol I'd give tb a job but it's hot on the building site the now and alot of lads wi the tops of, I'd be worried he over heat with excitement.....!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
judge2010 196 Posted April 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2011 Judge2010.....Who wrote that poem in your signature please? somebody emailed it me mate. Horny b*****d judge so ye are....... Lol JPTfellterrier = dont get jealous! Me and JPTfellterrier are secretly dating we're THL's version on posh & becks. see when your sleeping mate..... That's called 'dreaming'..... When your awake thats 'reality'........yer some boy for getting the two muddled up!!! .... Lol lol hows it gone today pal? The Polish worked hard? Polish!!!! Get tae f**k..... It's all done by me and my cousin., granted his name is Majic...... Lol I'd give tb a job but it's hot on the building site the now and alot of lads wi the tops of, I'd be worried he over heat with excitement.....!!! you said you wonr employ british people because their lazy. Your gave tb25 as an example. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lab 10,979 Posted April 20, 2011 Report Share Posted April 20, 2011 Judge2010.....Who wrote that poem in your signature please? somebody emailed it me mate. Horny b*****d judge so ye are....... Lol JPTfellterrier = dont get jealous! Me and JPTfellterrier are secretly dating we're THL's version on posh & becks. see when your sleeping mate..... That's called 'dreaming'..... When your awake thats 'reality'........yer some boy for getting the two muddled up!!! .... Lol lol hows it gone today pal? The Polish worked hard? Polish!!!! Get tae f**k..... It's all done by me and my cousin., granted his name is Majic...... Lol I'd give tb a job but it's hot on the building site the now and alot of lads wi the tops of, I'd be worried he over heat with excitement.....!!! you said you wonr employ british people because their lazy. Your gave tb25 as an example. "English" I said......... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
judge2010 196 Posted April 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2011 Judge2010.....Who wrote that poem in your signature please? somebody emailed it me mate. Horny b*****d judge so ye are....... Lol JPTfellterrier = dont get jealous! Me and JPTfellterrier are secretly dating we're THL's version on posh & becks. see when your sleeping mate..... That's called 'dreaming'..... When your awake thats 'reality'........yer some boy for getting the two muddled up!!! .... Lol lol hows it gone today pal? The Polish worked hard? Polish!!!! Get tae f**k..... It's all done by me and my cousin., granted his name is Majic...... Lol I'd give tb a job but it's hot on the building site the now and alot of lads wi the tops of, I'd be worried he over heat with excitement.....!!! you said you wonr employ british people because their lazy. Your gave tb25 as an example. "English" I said......... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bogger 243 Posted April 20, 2011 Report Share Posted April 20, 2011 english work alot harder than you skirts! i sent the man his money Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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