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Odd spam?

Mr. G · 2014-08-19 10:07:49

Got a few emails on different email accounts. In particular, one from plummerray@gmail.com asking me to ring an Irish mobile number. It's not genuine because 1) I got several similar emails, 2) I don't need plumber, I don't own a house, 3) I haven't met a plumber. What struck me was it was an 085 number with 10 digits in…

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Got a few emails on different email accounts. In particular, one from plummerray@gmail.com asking me to ring an Irish mobile number. It's not genuine because 1) I got several similar emails, 2) I don't need plumber, I don't own a house, 3) I haven't met a plumber.

What struck me was it was an 085 number with 10 digits in total. Some sort of email building list perhaps?

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#2 19-08-2014 10:31am

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Friend of mine got a text in Irish the other day saying "Please call me". The numbers look like they're Irish mobile numbers, but they're usually some off shore line that costs you money to call.

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