Strange phone call
So I get a call (to my mobile) from someone claiming to be Virgin Media.
(Sounded like a foreign call centre). Apparently they have great news, they are going to give me a "massive" discount :erm: Hmm, so I say "ok, what kind of discount" ? At that point they start asking me about my security questions. *Ding ding* Alarm bell rings. I pointed out that they had rung me (out of the blue) and not the other way around. No way was I going to answer my security questions to a random caller who could be anyone. They rang off ................. |
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Sorry, the cleaner pulled the switchboard plug out mid-conversation.
Would you trust me more if I gave you my password of charlie07wywimopugodfish1 and an install date? Oh wait, which scam is this again? Just kidding of course! :D I wont even give my date of birth to people calling claiming to be a reminder service for hospital appointments. They think it's a bit weird you wont tell a random caller those details. |
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I got call from "BT" about my BT line. I said I was with VM.
Couple of hours later - call from "VM" (same voice) about my VM line and if I didn't help my "BT - sorry VM" line would be closed. |
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My Dad and I have the same name. When i lived with my parents I wouldn't have been too pleased if my doctor, bank or employer called the house asking to speak to me then started to blurt out my personal info to my Dad. Best thing to do if your unsure is tell them you'll call back yourself and ask them to add a note on their system as your concerned about the legitimacy of the call. |
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Does the number start with 0800?
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AFAIK, they will always ask for three letters.
If I got a call I was not expecting (which was the case) then I will not give anything, including three letters from my password. They should have a password for us to confirm, security works both ways. |
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