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    Mobile phone scam alert

    Ok, I don't know how genuine this is, but my service admin here at woek hs circulated this email around, shocking if true.

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    Dear all,

    We have been made aware of the following mobile phone scam:

    A missed call will show on your mobile phone. The number is 0709 020 3840. The last four numbers may vary, but the first four numbers remain the same. If you call this number back, you will be charged £50.00 per minute. People have complained about their phone bills once they have realised the cost of the call, however this is completely legal. Please beware, do not call back numbers beginning with 0709. We have been advised by Vodafone Business Solutions & Orange Business Systems that this scam is true.

    Please do not return any missed calls beginning with an 0709 prefix as you will be liable for the cost of the call.

    Should you have any queries or concerns it may be advisable to contact your service provider.

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    now THAT would cost some dough, huh? *gulp*

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    i dont think it is a £50/min charge. that'd just be silly.. it is probably expensive thou.. i think the max is around £3/min
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    Quote Originally Posted by 5lab
    i dont think it is a £50/min charge. that'd just be silly.. it is probably expensive thou.. i think the max is around £3/min
    Agreed. I'm sure in similar scam topics that have come up it's been pointed out that the most expensive premium rate line is quite low, something like £3/min.

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    070902 32p 22p 10.5p

    from a bt landline.. a whopping 32pence a minute on peak. let me wet my pants for a while..
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    Yeah, some dick head was e-mailing that around at my work too - I was tempted to reply to everybody saying "ignore the spoon who sent this."

    Sorry, fakes annoy me more than real scams.
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    ROFLMAO! Needed that, thanks Agent.

    What about the lady who drove around and asked to use people's phones to call a recovery car and called her own £50/min number or w/e... Made a couple of grand a night. Lovely.

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    So its a hoax then - ok cheers

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