jenga Posted March 26, 2020 Report Share Posted March 26, 2020 anyone had any scam callers while the lockdown has been in operation ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSC67 Posted March 26, 2020 Report Share Posted March 26, 2020 Just now, jenga said: anyone had any scam callers while the lockdown has been in operation ? I got an email claiming to be from the tv license people saying my quarterly D/D hadn't been paid even though it's not due yet . I also believe there's a scam about Sky Protect doing the rounds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ch958 Posted March 26, 2020 Report Share Posted March 26, 2020 i think, at this time, a new law should pass to increase usual sentences by 50 pc for crimes taking advantage of the situation. It boils my blood 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve55 Posted March 26, 2020 Report Share Posted March 26, 2020 19 minutes ago, ch958 said: i think, at this time, a new law should pass to increase usual sentences by 50 pc for crimes taking advantage of the situation. It boils my blood No chance of that while the powers that be are on about releasing prisoners early to avoid over crowding during this period. I know it's a bit contentious on my part, but wouldn't it be a good idea to create space in prisons by getting rid of all the 'lifers'. Just a thought! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bendover Posted March 26, 2020 Report Share Posted March 26, 2020 You could add the pharmaceutical companies to the list of scammers at the moment, blatant profiteering on over the counter medicines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenga Posted March 26, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2020 i thought we were on lockdown ! next door has just had the painters in doing a splash and dash , ohh err missis .... thats true BTW . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShyTalk Posted March 27, 2020 Report Share Posted March 27, 2020 On 3/26/2020 at 12:33 PM, jenga said: anyone had any scam callers while the lockdown has been in operation ? Likely they will step up their efforts, as they often, try to use the fear factor. I have my own way of dealing with them, as follows: Upon realising a call is a scam, I remain calm, and pretend to be in need, of, and grateful for their help. I then say I need a few seconds, to do something, quick, but urgent (turn the bath taps off, turn chip pan off). I then put, phone down, do not end call, and waste their time, while they are waiting for me to return (which I will not do). I once got some scammer calling me back, about 4 times, thinking he had conned me, before he realised, I was conning him. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bendover Posted March 27, 2020 Report Share Posted March 27, 2020 Wife's just had one, text message telling her she's owed tax and to follow a link. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSC67 Posted March 27, 2020 Report Share Posted March 27, 2020 2 hours ago, ShyTalk said: Likely they will step up their efforts, as they often, try to use the fear factor. I have my own way of dealing with them, as follows: Upon realising a call is a scam, I remain calm, and pretend to be in need, of, and grateful for their help. I then say I need a few seconds, to do something, quick, but urgent (turn the bath taps off, turn chip pan off). I then put, phone down, do not end call, and waste their time, while they are waiting for me to return (which I will not do). I once got some scammer calling me back, about 4 times, thinking he had conned me, before he realised, I was conning him. I hope you put the phone next to the radio with some music playing 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chunky Posted March 27, 2020 Report Share Posted March 27, 2020 Scammers always try to lure the old and mentally disadvantaged, so obviously BSF members are at risk from them.. 3 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wealdstone Posted March 27, 2020 Report Share Posted March 27, 2020 Just had a scam Email telling me there was a prob with my TV lic and asking me to create a direct Debit for payment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve roberts Posted March 28, 2020 Report Share Posted March 28, 2020 11 hours ago, wealdstone said: Just had a scam Email telling me there was a prob with my TV lic and asking me to create a direct Debit for payment B*******S! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobMcCaffery Posted March 28, 2020 Report Share Posted March 28, 2020 You think you've got problems. I've just had someone trying to sell me a speedway season ticket ;-) 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chunky Posted March 28, 2020 Report Share Posted March 28, 2020 42 minutes ago, RobMcCaffery said: You think you've got problems. I've just had someone trying to sell me a speedway season ticket ;-) for Hackney... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midland Red Posted March 28, 2020 Report Share Posted March 28, 2020 42 minutes ago, chunky said: for Hackney... How much? Any reduction for us oldies? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mimmo Posted March 28, 2020 Report Share Posted March 28, 2020 2 hours ago, RobMcCaffery said: You think you've got problems. I've just had someone trying to sell me a speedway season ticket ;-) Certainly not for Peterborough.....eh Rob? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chunky Posted March 28, 2020 Report Share Posted March 28, 2020 55 minutes ago, Midland Red said: How much? Any reduction for us oldies? Yeah, half a crown... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobMcCaffery Posted March 28, 2020 Report Share Posted March 28, 2020 4 hours ago, Mimmo said: Certainly not for Peterborough.....eh Rob? Is there still a track at Peterborough? ;-) I am only aware of six Premiership tracks these days... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ancient mariner Posted March 29, 2020 Report Share Posted March 29, 2020 On 3/27/2020 at 10:54 PM, wealdstone said: Just had a scam Email telling me there was a prob with my TV lic and asking me to create a direct Debit for payment Probably the BBC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmauger Posted March 29, 2020 Report Share Posted March 29, 2020 On 3/27/2020 at 2:04 PM, ShyTalk said: Likely they will step up their efforts, as they often, try to use the fear factor. I have my own way of dealing with them, as follows: Upon realising a call is a scam, I remain calm, and pretend to be in need, of, and grateful for their help. I then say I need a few seconds, to do something, quick, but urgent (turn the bath taps off, turn chip pan off). I then put, phone down, do not end call, and waste their time, while they are waiting for me to return (which I will not do). I once got some scammer calling me back, about 4 times, thinking he had conned me, before he realised, I was conning him. That's what my mum does, TBH she started doing it accidentally, my dad just puts the phone down sometimes telling such callers to "do one". Me, despite not giving my phone no. to anyone for years, being ex-directory and having a 'block' on my number I still receive quite a few, if it's a number I don't recognise I just don't answer, if it's important (it next to never is) they will text or write to me.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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