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Scam Call
Old Cruser:
Yep I got one on Sunday.
Claiming to be from the Halifax.
It amused me to listen to the chaps voice. He was obviously trying to disguise his accent which had a hint of South African in it.
He ask if i used internet banking I told him no.
He then went on to tell me that my account had been used in Liverpool for two sums of money
I pandered too him a bit longer.
He then said he needed to speak to his manager and 'ordered ' me to stay on the line - big mistake that as anyone who know me will know that i will retaliate.
I disconnected the call - he called me back saying accusingly 'Did you just disconnect the call madam' i said yes.
He then went on to order me to put in a number ( four digits) when I received another call from them.
At this point I told him I had somewhere I needed to be and ended the call.
I had several calls after that but ignored them.
I think he got off very lightly to be honest as I really felt like telling to to go away - only using a different phrase :))
I did actually double check with the Halifax that it was a hoax call which it was!
I'm still chuckling now at the fake voice I wonder if he actually managed to con anyone speaking like that :))
Sorastro:
As has been said O.C. these scammers have all the time in the world, they probably ring hundreds of people a day and it only takes one to believe them and to them it's worth it.
Alsatian:
I once received a scam call and decided to teach them a lesson. They asked if I was Mr B*** to which I replied ye. He then started his spiel and I interrupted saying "sorry but it's my Dad you want - I'll go and get him".
I left him hanging on for a while and then eventually went back and replaced the receiver (he was still hanging on!). 😂
Old Cruser:
--- Quote from: Alsatian on February 02, 2021, 05:32:56 PM ---I once received a scam call and decided to teach them a lesson. They asked if I was Mr B*** to which I replied ye. He then started his spiel and I interrupted saying "sorry but it's my Dad you want - I'll go and get him".
I left him hanging on for a while and then eventually went back and replaced the receiver (he was still hanging on!). 😂
--- End quote ---
:)) :))
tonyquart:
I never pick up a call from unfamiliar number, but after reading your post, I think I might try it in the future. It seems fun. Lol. Until now, I always ignore those calls. Sometimes I just look them up on Google or some sites like http://phonebook.ai and then just block them most of the time.
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