Suspicious calls

isolated

Hi guys

I don't know if this is in the right forum.

On two occasions in 2007 and 2008 i got a call from sky, who I was with at the time, asking if i wanted an upgrade. They then asked when i would be out, i said no, and took the number down. I am with sky again and the same number rang 20 minutes ago asking if I wanted an upgrade. They knew my name, address, number and that i was a sky customer. He asked about how long I had sky for. He then asked when i would be out so they wouldn't call around when I wasn't there. I then made a big mistake and told him when i was going out tonight. I quickly realised my mistake and hung up. I looked for that note that i wrote th original number down all those years ago, and it was the same!

So where do i go from here, what are they and how do they know my details?
Thanks

me_irl

Well, posting to an online forum would be your first point of action!

So... sky called you, you being a Sky customer, and Sky knew you were with Sky and they knew your account details?

ScumLord

It sounds like illuminati to me. Try ringing them back?

biko

We're caught in a trap / I can't walk out / Because I love you too much baby…

BrokenArrows

isolated wrote: »

Hi guys

I don't know if this is in the right forum.

On two occasions in 2007 and 2008 i got a call from sky, who I was with at the time, asking if i wanted an upgrade. They then asked when i would be out, i said no, and took the number down. I am with sky again and the same number rang 20 minutes ago asking if I wanted an upgrade. They knew my name, address, number and that i was a sky customer. He asked about how long I had sky for. He then asked when i would be out so they wouldn't call around when I wasn't there. I then made a big mistake and told him when i was going out tonight. I quickly realised my mistake and hung up. I looked for that note that i wrote th original number down all those years ago, and it was the same!

So where do i go from here, what are they and how do they know my details?
Thanks

Google the number, what does it show up.

Oh an AH note:
Its just after Christmas. Home Alone should be fresh in your mind. Its your home and you must defend it.

ytpe2r5bxkn0c1

Did you check the attic?

jimgoose

Well, there's nothing else for it now - forget going out, setup the .50-cal and dig in. It could be a long one. Can your OH load BMG?

ScumLord

jimgoose wrote: »

Well, there's nothing else for it now - forget going out, setup the .50-cal and dig in. It could be a long one. Can your OH load BMG?

There's a good guide on defending your home called "home alone", it's online.

jackwigan

isolated wrote: »

I then made a big mistake and told him when i was going out tonight. I quickly realised my mistake and hung up.

Cancel your plans to go out, you'll need to time to booby trap your house Home Alone shtyle. They're coming

razorblunt

I don't want to freak you out, but you're worried about keeping them out, when they're worried about keeping you in.

jimgoose

ScumLord wrote: »

There's a good guide on defending your home called "home alone", it's online.

Shenanigans. That youngfella knows fuck-all about heavy machine-guns.

Vincent Vega

Damn. Big mistake OP.
Looks like some night soon you'll be coming home to more channels than you can handle.

jackwigan

ScumLord wrote: »

There's a good guide on defending your home called "home alone", it's online.

Damn, great minds...

gandalf

Is there a chalk X marked on the path outside your home?

gramar

isolated wrote: »

Hi guys



On two occasions in 2007 and 2008 i got a call from sky, who I was with at the time, asking if i wanted an upgrade. They then asked when i would be out, i said no, and took the number down. I am with sky again and the same number rang 20 minutes ago asking if I wanted an upgrade.

Objection! Asked and answered your honour.

darkpagandeath

ScumLord wrote: »

It sounds like illuminati to me. Try ringing them back?

That's what they want him to think. Every call has activated him as a Manchurian candidate.

punisher5112

Op is the guy walking up the long lane to the house, has he passed the gate yet?

Is he standing there watching you long also.

Do you hear footsteps.

Have you locked all the windows and doors.

Barry Badrinath

They have been tapping your phone OP.

In Sky Asia, they run shows like Gogglebox (actually, it originated there).

Basically, that little light on the Sky box is a camera and it streams real time videos of YOU and whatever and whoever you are doing to avid tv watching people over yonder in Asia.

You are a big star there at the moment. They want an update on the phonecall.

Ya better be quick, they dont like mid season cliffhangers.

isolated

This isn't a joke. I would like serious answers please. It came from a mobile number.

punisher5112

isolated wrote: »

This isn't a joke. I would like serious answers please. It came from a mobile number.

Its Ronald McDonald the hamburgerler

Barry Badrinath

isolated wrote: »

This isn't a joke. I would like serious answers please. It came from a mobile number.

LOL

Glenster

Set fire to the house yourself, don't give them the satisfaction.

punisher5112

Get shoe polish and put it all over your face. Then dress all in black turn all lights off and hide in a hedge.

aaronjumper

Clearly they have fallen madly and deeply in love with you and offering new deals is the only way to sate their newfound passion.

Do they keep offering to "upgrade" your package?

BrokenArrows

isolated wrote: »

This isn't a joke. I would like serious answers please. It came from a mobile number.

Seriously, Call the police. Explain that you received a call from someone claiming to be from Sky and you told them you would be out this evening. Mention the number was a mobile and that you dont believe it was actually from Sky.

Then cancel your plans and stay at home.

However i doubt you have anything to worry about. Its unlikely that some thief has been operating for years with the same scam and mobile number.

punisher5112

The op can never leave the house as sky will be awaiting.

maudgonner

isolated wrote: »

Hi guys

I don't know if this is in the right forum.

On two occasions in 2007 and 2008 i got a call from sky, who I was with at the time, asking if i wanted an upgrade. They then asked when i would be out, i said no, and took the number down. I am with sky again and the same number rang 20 minutes ago asking if I wanted an upgrade. They knew my name, address, number and that i was a sky customer. He asked about how long I had sky for. He then asked when i would be out so they wouldn't call around when I wasn't there. I then made a big mistake and told him when i was going out tonight. I quickly realised my mistake and hung up. I looked for that note that i wrote th original number down all those years ago, and it was the same!

So where do i go from here, what are they and how do they know my details?
Thanks

Jeez, I thought I was bad for keeping my old bank statements etc. You kept a piece of paper from almost 10 years ago that had a number scribbled on it?

It's no wonder you're worried someone will break in. They could steal your collection of scrap paper with lotto results from 1993 written on it. :eek:

sjb25

biko wrote: »

We're caught in a trap / I can't walk out / Because I love you too much baby…

why can't you see
What you're doing to me
When you don't believe a word I say?

razorblunt

isolated wrote: »

This isn't a joke. I would like serious answers please. It came from a mobile number.

Ring it back, ask them what time they're planning on calling.
Tell them your mace is in the dishwasher and the axe needs to be dusted off and you'd appreciate the heads up.

Sleeper12

Should be called suspicious post. Imo

ytpe2r5bxkn0c1

isolated wrote: »

This isn't a joke. I would like serious answers please. It came from a mobile number.

Was it the same foreigner who was in your house the last time? Or the guys in the field outside the house on another of your attempts?

It's not a joke for sure and it ain't funny either.

Boom_Bap

isolated wrote: »

This isn't a joke. I would like serious answers please. It came from a mobile number.

This is a forum called After Hours. This is a place where you will get a mix of serious and not so serious answers.

There are bazillions of ways that someone could have your details so you won't find that answer here.

If you are concerned for your safety then please call the Gardaí.

punisher5112

Boom_Bap wrote: »

This is a forum called After Hours. This is a place where you will get a mix of serious and not so serious answers.

There are bazillions of ways that someone could have your details so you won't find that answer here.

If you are concerned for your safety then please call the Gardaí.

They called them last time they came out took details and left then the op had a very important meeting or thing on and had to leave.

There were footsteps outside. They then saw a person in the 10 mile long drive they have. The guy was standing at the gate.

Then there was the illegal immigrants hiding in the attic and so on.

punisher5112

I think its a job for mould and scully

sjb25

isolated wrote: »

This isn't a joke. I would like serious answers please. It came from a mobile number.

Ok ok sorry details here should sort it

punisher5112

I believe it could be exactly the goings on of the x files but the Irish version.

Vojera

Serious question: have you called them back? Give it a go and see what they answer as.

Winterlong

It could have been Jeremy Beadle trying to play a trick on you except that he is dead.

Unless they mentioned Babestation in the conversation?

ytpe2r5bxkn0c1

punisher5112 wrote: »

I believe it could be exactly the goings on of the x files but the Irish version.

That's a bit unfair. The X Files had an element of credibility.

The_Valeyard

They mostly come at night.


Mostly.

punisher5112

The_Valeyard wrote: »

They mostly come at night.


Mostly.

What about those that come at bright mostly bright.

ytpe2r5bxkn0c1

punisher5112 wrote: »

What about those that come at bright mostly bright.

Or the really sneaky, and more dangerous, ones who come in the half light.

punisher5112

Ayan Melodic Newsboy wrote: »

Or the really sneaky, and more dangerous, ones who come in the half light.

True very true. The op is in grave danger.

I think they need the A - TeAm

The_Valeyard

punisher5112 wrote: »

What about those that come at bright mostly bright.

Xenomorphs are more nocturnal I think. Or lazy.

Barry Badrinath

Have you had a visit from the wallet inspector yet OP?

A word of caution...always comply.

whoopsadoodles

Jeeze, I lose post its five minutes after writing a very important message on them and this guy can find them after nearly a decade.

Surreptitious

I got a phone call this morning from some foreign chick telling me hackers were trying to invade my 'computer'. I asked her how she got my landline as I never give it out as it's a work line. She told me she had my address and phone number and it was registered to my computer. I asked her what kind of PC I had and she couldn't answer me. She was very aggressive so I got aggressive right back at her.She ended up hanging up on me. I would worry about old people answering these calls and believing her. Makes me very angry.

ytpe2r5bxkn0c1

Surreptitious wrote: »

I got a phone call this morning from some foreign chick telling me hackers were trying to invade my 'computer'. I asked her how she got my landline as I never give it out as it's a work line. She told me she had my address and phone number and it was registered to my computer. I asked her what kind of PC I had and she couldn't answer me. She was very aggressive so I got aggressive right back at her.She ended up hanging up on me. I would worry about old people answering these calls and believing her. Makes me very angry.

At least she didn't hint at invading your home tonight.

punisher5112

Op hasn't got back in a while must be getting probed

Fighting Tao

What's your address OP and what time are you heading out at? I'll keep an eye on your house.

punisher5112

Fighting Tao wrote: »

What's your address OP and what time are you heading out at? I'll keep an eye on your house.

You not there already. That was you at the gate right.?