Is this a new Dublin scam? (Maybe a bit paranoid or just concerned)

Jay D

Sitting here in work, gets a call, please ring Nicole - 01 8692285. Now this was an automaited thing calling. A guy across from me answers, some african sounding woman, asked his name, the phone number ‘they’ had callen. She then asks him his name again, how to spell it, then she says his own address which is correct. Wtf is up with that? Is this a new scam or what?

He asked what it was in relation to, she said she din't know who was calling him, very dodgey.

Ste.phen

Someone just obtained his name and phone number. From that, using the phone book, they can get his address.
(maybe not in this case, as it was in work, but if it were a home number, yes)

I'd be very worried if i were him about what my bank statements are going to look like soon

Jay D

no, he's a young guy and lives with parents. his da's name is different than his own

flynnc8

got the same phone call today on my mobile..

Said please call Laura on the same number 01 8692285..

Didn't bother calling back but now I've seen this it is really bothering me...

Could be one of those scams where the call costs you about 2.50 a minute and goes straight to their bank account.. Seen that on The Bill before lol...

Jay D

actually, it WAS Laura, dunno why I got mixed up with Nicole. But there ya go then. Anyone else get anyhting like this and know what the heck is happening to the world!!!?

:pac:

mikemac

I’ve not seen this scam but I’ve seen something similar

Here is how it works.
A women stands beside her car and anyone passing by would assume it’s broken down.
So if someone stops she asks can she use their mobile to call the AA or maybe her husband.

He pretends to make a call (talks to herself) but she owns the number that she is ringing and it’s billing at a collasal rate, maybe €50 per minute. Since she owns the number she can set her own price, nothing illegal here.

Similar scam here, you call their number and get billed a ripoff sum for doing it?

WindSock

wouldn't it have to be 1580 type number to be charged me than a standard call?

arybvtcw0eolkf

After asking for the caller's address and correct spelling of his name could this be some sort of ID theft?.

flynnc8

Anyone Brave enough to ring the number... I have no credit

01- 8692285

xia

Just tried via skype. Almost no credit left anyway.;)
Answering machine. Referring to office hours...But my credit did not minimise...

Jay D

Mairt wrote: »

After asking for the caller's address and correct spelling of his name could this be some sort of ID theft?.

she didn't ask his address, she knew it, like she read his mind!! :rolleyes:

Jip

Something similar alomg the lines as this ? Although no credit card details have been asked for but using the same technique
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/06/03/low_tech_phishing_scams/

Jay D

maybe it's a stepping stone process but how exactly they were able to tell him his address with the only evidence to suggest anything would be through government records?

I'm not starting a conspiracy but wtf like? :mad:

steob

allot of people are getting this text


hello (name ). Could you please call us back at 018692285 quoting reference number (random number) .Thanks .
From:SHANNON

rang the number and they say the name and address
saying that you owe money and they need laser numbers or €50 minimum a week :eek::eek::eek:

Gillo

TBH I don't understand people giving out personal details, when they get offered these fantastic offers but thats obviously the bait.

courageoussteve

Ya got this text too!, So rang it back giving a false ref number, got through to an indian lady. they said they where contacting me in relation to my Irish broadband subscription . I will be making a complaint to data protection agency :mad:.

dubtom

courageoussteve wrote: »

Ya got this text too!, So rang it back giving a false ref number, got through to an indian lady. they said they where contacting me in relation to my Irish broadband subscription . I will be making a complaint to data protection agency :mad:.

Waste of time unless you have requested not to be called by coldcallers.It's prefectly legal unless you have. Don't have the number where you 'unregister' but I assume it would on the data protection site if they have one.

jonny68

:pac::D

flynnc8

Just got the text today... following on from 3 previous calls....

I'm sure if they where cold calls trying to sell broadband, they wouldn't request a call back.. what sense does that make??

Better to get the person on the phone to sell, than sending them a pre recorded voice message or text with absolutely no informtion on what the call is for...

studiorat

"Certainly, I'll talk to you. Firstly, if you'd like to give me the address and a purchase order number so we can invoice you. You do understand that run a marketing reply company from this number? We are be delighted to take your call. €12 per minute, are you VAT registered?"

This is inevitably followed by a stunned silence on the other end of the line...:D

elmer

i just got one of these - figured it was dubious alright - a quick google and up pops this thread

dreamr

jonny68 wrote: »

:pac::D

LMAO

this is what im picturing the whole thread!!

Jay D

something that got sent to me in work email yesterday regarding a new scam claiming to be eircom engineer or some ****, ask you to dial #09n or something which enabkes them to use your credit, bill or whatever to diall these extorsionist numbers :eek:

beware

Our man in Havana

That number belongs to Intrum Justitia which are debt collectors.
http://www.intrum.ie/scroll.asp?ID=imgmenu6 Look at the similarity to their number. Perhaps this is a new way to get debtors to talk to them. Note they are very clever not to identify themselves when you call the number.

"good afternoon Ciara Speaking"

young north dublin accent.

That would tally with debt collectors.

pajodublin

I know its a bit after the original but i found this from google
i rang the number gave my ref number and they said i owe money to ESB.
Gave me my old address and said it was my closing bill...
I said i'll ring back with a card number..
Im now officially changing my number.... Ha!!!!

Dyr

Bond-007 wrote: »

That number belongs to Intrum Justitia which are debt collectors.
http://www.intrum.ie/scroll.asp?ID=imgmenu6 Look at the similarity to their number. Perhaps this is a new way to get debtors to talk to them. Note they are very clever not to identify themselves when you call the number.

That would tally with debt collectors.

Wouldnt suprise me, I had some dealings with this shower when a certain phone company kept billing me after i closed my account because their accounts dept was "swamped". A more ignorant shower of w***kers you wont meet. I'd hoped that they all caught face AIDs but apparently not.

ciaran121

I recently changed my telephone number ans today I recieved a message on my answering machine when i came in from work. It said to call Laura at 01 8692285. I called them back and they told me they are called Intrim Jusita or something along those lines- a credit collections agency!

Wishbone Ash

I can't see the connection with Dublin City - moved to AH.

antodeco

Woohoo, its in AH! Boobies, Wee, Fanny.

ozypozy

I got a big fat debt collection letter from these people, wouldn't mind but it was in error. It said i owed a certain internet company 300 euro, which i didn't. To make it worse, the name of the company and the amount i was supposed to owe them were visible through the window of the envelope. I rang them raging and their supervisor rang me back and told me i could have them under data protection, as that is private and confidential innformation. I'd say the nosy postmistress where i live told half the town about me!! sorry now i never followed it up.
I can honestly say they are the rudest, most obnoxious people I've ever had the "pleasure" to deal with.

Tragamin2k2

just send them a pic of a 7 legged spider