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"This is an automated message..."

  • 08-01-2014 04:47PM
    #1
    runswithascript
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,834 ✭✭✭


    I had a missed call from a private number earlier today, and I just answered a private number to hear 'This is an automated message... there is no need for alarm or for you to take action as a result of this call.... we are just verifying numbers on our database'.

    Then the call ended.

    Has anyone any idea what the hell this is?


Comments

  • #2
    White Heart Loon
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,788 ✭✭✭White Heart Loon


    Can i interest you in a tin foil hat, only used once

    tinfoil_hat.jpg


  • #3
    Mr. G
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 4,622 Mod ✭✭✭✭Mr. G


    Was the Caller ID Private or Unknown?

    It sounds like a telemarketing company dialing a list of numbers to see which works. I doubt it would be eircom as they can tell which lines are active obviously.


  • #4
    runswithascript
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,834 ✭✭✭runswithascript


    Mr. G wrote: »
    Was the Caller ID Private or Unknown?
    dusf wrote: »
    I had a missed call from a private number earlier today, and I just answered a private number to hear 'This is an automated message...

    Maybe there is a rich Nigerian prince who would like me to store 1 million dollars in my account for a short time?


  • #5
    Mr. G
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 4,622 Mod ✭✭✭✭Mr. G


    dusf wrote: »
    Maybe there is a rich Nigerian prince who would like me to store 1 million dollars in my account for a short time?

    Nah :D

    I asked if it was private or unknown because an unknown number is likely to originate some outside Ireland. There is a slight difference.

    Sounds more like a marketing company testing numbers or a scam auto dialler to me. There is not much your provider can do about it really.


  • #6
    runswithascript
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,834 ✭✭✭runswithascript


    Mr. G wrote: »
    Nah :D

    I asked if it was private or unknown because an unknown number is likely to originate some outside Ireland. There is a slight difference.

    Sounds more like a marketing company testing numbers or a scam auto dialler to me. There is not much your provider can do about it really.

    Okay, cheers.


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