Good grief El Loro    Sounds like you're being targetted unfortunately.  Thanks for the warning

 I've got to the point where I don't answer if I don't recognise the number or if I'm not expecting a call. I google any numbers I don't recognise and lo and behold... most of them are fake uk numbers rented out to call centres in India.

I think that sometimes scammers concentrate on a specific part of the country. They think that if someone gets lots of these calls within a few days the person thinks that there really is a problem with their computer. Although the phone numbers which appear look like genuine UK numbers, they won't be, it's known as spoofing.

El Loro posted:

I think that sometimes scammers concentrate on a specific part of the country. They think that if someone gets lots of these calls within a few days the person thinks that there really is a problem with their computer. Although the phone numbers which appear look like genuine UK numbers, they won't be, it's known as spoofing.

I didn't know it even had a name  Dreadful carry on isn't it...

Oh for the days when the only nuisance you had to worry about was the occasional Jehovahs Witnesses at the door!

I had loads of those calls a little while ago , and I think you and right El Loro, they * bulk  buy*  different areas over say a two week period , then seem to disappear off the radar for a few months I have to say that, providing I am not busy , I tend to have great fun with them ....although the latest bunch got shirtier a lot faster than previous ones Of course , I'm on my iPad , so they are on a hiding to nothing  

Unauthorised telephone spoofing in India is illegal under section 25(c) of the Indian Telegraph Act 1885 and those found guilty can be fined and/or sent to prison for 3 years.

The Indian Department of Telecom announced last month that it would be running awareness campaigns there to try to stop people using spoofing.

El Loro posted:

Unauthorised telephone spoofing in India is illegal under section 25(c) of the Indian Telegraph Act 1885 and those found guilty can be fined and/or sent to prison for 3 years.

 

The Indian Department of Telecom announced last month that it would be running awareness campaigns there to try to stop people using spoofing.

About time !! Mind you , now they are using numbers that at first glance look like they are British !! 

Baz posted:

I had loads of those calls a little while ago , and I think you and right El Loro, they * bulk  buy*  different areas over say a two week period , then seem to disappear off the radar for a few months I have to say that, providing I am not busy , I tend to have great fun with them ....although the latest bunch got shirtier a lot faster than previous ones Of course , I'm on my iPad , so they are on a hiding to nothing  

 Attagirl Baz !   Good for you 

Try as I might... I always go into polite mode with them  I need to go on a rudeness course ! 

Roger the Alien posted:

Baz posted:

I had loads of those calls a little while ago , and I think you and right El Loro, they * bulk  buy*  different areas over say a two week period , then seem to disappear off the radar for a few months I have to say that, providing I am not busy , I tend to have great fun with them ....although the latest bunch got shirtier a lot faster than previous ones Of course , I'm on my iPad , so they are on a hiding to nothing  

 Attagirl Baz !   Good for you 

Try as I might... I always go into polite mode with them  I need to go on a rudeness course ! 

Aww that's cos you are nicer than me Rosie I take great pleasure in messing them around  

Baz posted:

Roger the Alien posted:

Baz posted:

I had loads of those calls a little while ago , and I think you and right El Loro, they * bulk  buy*  different areas over say a two week period , then seem to disappear off the radar for a few months I have to say that, providing I am not busy , I tend to have great fun with them ....although the latest bunch got shirtier a lot faster than previous ones Of course , I'm on my iPad , so they are on a hiding to nothing  

 Attagirl Baz !   Good for you 

Try as I might... I always go into polite mode with them  I need to go on a rudeness course ! 

Aww that's cos you are nicer than me Rosie I take great pleasure in messing them around  

Aww that's not true Baz  I actually hate them and their ilk ... they really take advantage of people. Its just my mind goes blank! 

Roger the Alien posted:

Baz posted:

Roger the Alien posted:

Baz posted:

I had loads of those calls a little while ago , and I think you and right El Loro, they * bulk  buy*  different areas over say a two week period , then seem to disappear off the radar for a few months I have to say that, providing I am not busy , I tend to have great fun with them ....although the latest bunch got shirtier a lot faster than previous ones Of course , I'm on my iPad , so they are on a hiding to nothing  

 Attagirl Baz !   Good for you 

Try as I might... I always go into polite mode with them  I need to go on a rudeness course ! 

Aww that's cos you are nicer than me Rosie I take great pleasure in messing them around  

Aww that's not true Baz  I actually hate them and their ilk ... they really take advantage of people. Its just my mind goes blank! 

The easiest , and most basic way is to say * hang on* ....and then just leave them hanging  

I haven't had any of the Windows scammer calls yet. I'm feeling left out.

I do get the ambulance chasers who keep telling me I should make a claim for a car accident I had when an elderly man reversed into my (parked) car. They can be very persistent and I end up getting very grumpy and telling them I have no intention of making a false claim for injuries I never received - then I hang up!

Baz posted:

Roger the Alien posted:

Baz posted:

Roger the Alien posted:

Baz posted:

I had loads of those calls a little while ago , and I think you and right El Loro, they * bulk  buy*  different areas over say a two week period , then seem to disappear off the radar for a few months I have to say that, providing I am not busy , I tend to have great fun with them ....although the latest bunch got shirtier a lot faster than previous ones Of course , I'm on my iPad , so they are on a hiding to nothing  

 Attagirl Baz !   Good for you 

Try as I might... I always go into polite mode with them  I need to go on a rudeness course ! 

Aww that's cos you are nicer than me Rosie I take great pleasure in messing them around  

Aww that's not true Baz  I actually hate them and their ilk ... they really take advantage of people. Its just my mind goes blank! 

The easiest , and most basic way is to say * hang on* ....and then just leave them hanging  

  Very good idea Baz!

Yogi19 posted:

I haven't had any of the Windows scammer calls yet. I'm feeling left out.

I do get the ambulance chasers who keep telling me I should make a claim for a car accident I had when an elderly man reversed into my (parked) car. They can be very persistent and I end up getting very grumpy and telling them I have no intention of making a false claim for injuries I never received - then I hang up!

 Wonder how they know about it Yogi? You're very honest... there's many would be claiming whiplash and going round in a neck brace given half a chance  

Roger the Alien posted:

Baz posted:

I had loads of those calls a little while ago , and I think you and right El Loro, they * bulk  buy*  different areas over say a two week period , then seem to disappear off the radar for a few months I have to say that, providing I am not busy , I tend to have great fun with them ....although the latest bunch got shirtier a lot faster than previous ones Of course , I'm on my iPad , so they are on a hiding to nothing  

 Attagirl Baz !   Good for you 

Try as I might... I always go into polite mode with them  I need to go on a rudeness course ! 

Or get an answer machine. If it's important they'll ring back and you need caller ID. That also helps to find out who they are. You can search the number and if it's valid you can block it if you have that type of hone 

I never answer any number I don't recognise. Even on my mobile sometimes 

Roger the Alien posted:

Yogi19 posted:

I haven't had any of the Windows scammer calls yet. I'm feeling left out.

I do get the ambulance chasers who keep telling me I should make a claim for a car accident I had when an elderly man reversed into my (parked) car. They can be very persistent and I end up getting very grumpy and telling them I have no intention of making a false claim for injuries I never received - then I hang up!

 Wonder how they know about it Yogi? You're very honest... there's many would be claiming whiplash and going round in a neck brace given half a chance  

Because certain companies out there sell your number on. Register on TPS....although it doesn't stop them all 

Callblocker....or you can get phones that do it nowadays  

http://www.cprcallblocker.com/

Sprout posted:

Callblocker....or you can get phones that do it nowadays  

http://www.cprcallblocker.com/

Yes, but I think that only works for British numbers ....not overseas ones  

Sprout posted:

I never answer any number I don't recognise. Even on my mobile sometimes 

We only have caller view on one of our phones ....but I never answer an unknown number on my mobile  

Baz posted:

Sprout posted:

Callblocker....or you can get phones that do it nowadays  

http://www.cprcallblocker.com/

Yes, but I think that only works for British numbers ....not overseas ones  

I'm sure there's something in the instructions that allows you to 'tweak' it Baz. I've got one but don't use it now as I have a call blocking phone 

I've got the answer machine flashing at the minute. I was in and heard the call...it was PPI....press this if you want this press that if you want to be taken off our list.....yeah, yeah    when I can be harrassed I'll get up and block that number and delete the message 

Sprout posted:

I've got the answer machine flashing at the minute. I was in and heard the call...it was PPI....press this if you want this press that if you want to be taken off our list.....yeah, yeah    when I can be harrassed I'll get up and block that number and delete the message 

Flippin heck speak of the devil, eh Sprout ?  

Roger the Alien posted:

Sprout posted:

I've got the answer machine flashing at the minute. I was in and heard the call...it was PPI....press this if you want this press that if you want to be taken off our list.....yeah, yeah    when I can be harrassed I'll get up and block that number and delete the message 

Flippin heck speak of the devil, eh Sprout ?  

Yup 

velvet donkey posted:

Roger the Alien posted:

Yogi19 posted:

I haven't had any of the Windows scammer calls yet. I'm feeling left out.

I do get the ambulance chasers who keep telling me I should make a claim for a car accident I had when an elderly man reversed into my (parked) car. They can be very persistent and I end up getting very grumpy and telling them I have no intention of making a false claim for injuries I never received - then I hang up!

 Wonder how they know about it Yogi? You're very honest... there's many would be claiming whiplash and going round in a neck brace given half a chance  

I've had them too Rog. Dodgy insurance companies selling data on can be the only answer       Tesco in this case.

I bet you its that Tesco has been giving my number out!  Hope you're keeping ok Velvet  

I think employment agencies are doing it to me. I never had as much bother before I put my CV online 

Also, when you fill forms in, be it online or at home or wherever be careful which boxes are preticked for you. Read everything 

velvet donkey posted:

Sprout posted:

I think employment agencies are doing it to me. I never had as much bother before I put my CV online 

They are a level below journalists and estate agents   

Tell me about it!  And I've been told I have to get more involved than I already am with them  

Oops sorry EL. We appear to have taken your thread OT 

Sprout posted:

Oops sorry EL. We appear to have taken your thread OT 

Roger the Alien posted:

Yogi19 posted:

I haven't had any of the Windows scammer calls yet. I'm feeling left out.

I do get the ambulance chasers who keep telling me I should make a claim for a car accident I had when an elderly man reversed into my (parked) car. They can be very persistent and I end up getting very grumpy and telling them I have no intention of making a false claim for injuries I never received - then I hang up!

 Wonder how they know about it Yogi? You're very honest... there's many would be claiming whiplash and going round in a neck brace given half a chance  

I don't know where they get the info from, but they know a lot of detail. There must be somewhere central that stores the info, then sells it on.

My honesty is a standing joke in my family, my sons and DiLs call me Goody Two Shoes. I once bought a sheet of wrapping paper from our local newsagents, but when I got home I discovered there were two sheets stuck together - so I went back the next day and paid for the extra sheet.

Sprout posted:

Roger the Alien posted:

Yogi19 posted:

I haven't had any of the Windows scammer calls yet. I'm feeling left out.

I do get the ambulance chasers who keep telling me I should make a claim for a car accident I had when an elderly man reversed into my (parked) car. They can be very persistent and I end up getting very grumpy and telling them I have no intention of making a false claim for injuries I never received - then I hang up!

 Wonder how they know about it Yogi? You're very honest... there's many would be claiming whiplash and going round in a neck brace given half a chance  

Because certain companies out there sell your number on. Register on TPS....although it doesn't stop them all 

TPS does help a bit. I'm registered with them and have an unlisted number and I still get some. All it takes is a company, (if you have to give your number for a delivery), to sell it on and the nuisance calls start.

Yogi19 posted:

Roger the Alien posted:

Yogi19 posted:

I haven't had any of the Windows scammer calls yet. I'm feeling left out.

I do get the ambulance chasers who keep telling me I should make a claim for a car accident I had when an elderly man reversed into my (parked) car. They can be very persistent and I end up getting very grumpy and telling them I have no intention of making a false claim for injuries I never received - then I hang up!

 Wonder how they know about it Yogi? You're very honest... there's many would be claiming whiplash and going round in a neck brace given half a chance  

I don't know where they get the info from, but they know a lot of detail. There must be somewhere central that stores the info, then sells it on.

My honesty is a standing joke in my family, my sons and DiLs call me Goody Two Shoes. I once bought a sheet of wrapping paper from our local newsagents, but when I got home I discovered there were two sheets stuck together - so I went back the next day and paid for the extra sheet.

Yogi19 posted:

Roger the Alien posted:

Yogi19 posted:

I haven't had any of the Windows scammer calls yet. I'm feeling left out.

I do get the ambulance chasers who keep telling me I should make a claim for a car accident I had when an elderly man reversed into my (parked) car. They can be very persistent and I end up getting very grumpy and telling them I have no intention of making a false claim for injuries I never received - then I hang up!

 Wonder how they know about it Yogi? You're very honest... there's many would be claiming whiplash and going round in a neck brace given half a chance  

I don't know where they get the info from, but they know a lot of detail. There must be somewhere central that stores the info, then sells it on.he

Interesting that you'd genuinely had an accident. We had a scam caller at work recently, but he was just fishing: he didn't check who he was talking to, but said he was calling about "your accident" - clearly trying to get you to volunteer information. It was quite funny as he obviously had a list of numbers, and you could see him working his way round the office. We were taking bets on who would get rung next!

Eugene's Lair posted:

Yogi19 posted:

Roger the Alien posted:

Yogi19 posted:

I haven't had any of the Windows scammer calls yet. I'm feeling left out.

I do get the ambulance chasers who keep telling me I should make a claim for a car accident I had when an elderly man reversed into my (parked) car. They can be very persistent and I end up getting very grumpy and telling them I have no intention of making a false claim for injuries I never received - then I hang up!

 Wonder how they know about it Yogi? You're very honest... there's many would be claiming whiplash and going round in a neck brace given half a chance  

I don't know where they get the info from, but they know a lot of detail. There must be somewhere central that stores the info, then sells it on.he

Interesting that you'd genuinely had an accident. We had a scam caller at work recently, but he was just fishing: he didn't check who he was talking to, but said he was calling about "your accident" - clearly trying to get you to volunteer information. It was quite funny as he obviously had a list of numbers, and you could see him working his way round the office. We were taking bets on who would get rung next!

I had a different one today .....* hello , my name is ? , I'm ringing you from Italy , and I want to ask you about Italian food *  

I hope your Italian language was in order Bazzy 

Sprout posted:

I hope your Italian language was in order Bazzy 

I was busy , and it threw me , so didn't have the wherewithal to wind them up ....so just said no thanks ....but next time I will be ready for them  

Baz posted:

Sprout posted:

I hope your Italian language was in order Bazzy 

I was busy , and it threw me , so didn't have the wherewithal to wind them up ....so just said no thanks ....but next time I will be ready for them  

Go you 

Baz posted:

I had a different one today .....* hello , my name is ? , I'm ringing you from Italy , and I want to ask you about Italian food *  

That's a weird one Baz