It's a bit of a coincidence, but I received the following e-mail 2 days ago.
I didn't believe it until I read your notice.
Please tell me it's a scam e-mail. If it is, I'm suspicious of your tale as well!!
Here we go
" From NHW Office - addition to Crime Report for Dec 4th. Please note
the following scam is in operation.
NHW Office Coalville
> > > ----- Original Message -----
From: "North CU"
To: <nbwcoalville@ic24.net>
Sent: Tuesday, December 02, 2003 12:05 PM
Subject: Telephone scam
> > > For your Information: Please circulate to as many people as possible.
Would all staff members please be aware of the following telephone
scam.
BT confirm that they are aware of the details and are investigating,
The scam relates to home and/or work phones (including mobiles). The
scenario is:- Your phone rings and you receive a recorded message;
"Congratulations. We are calling to advise you that you have won an
all expenses paid trip to an exotic destination. Please press 9 now to
hear further details."
If you press 9, you'll be connected to a premium line that bills in
the region of £20 per minute.
If you press 9 and connect, even if you disconnect immediately, the
other end will stay connected for a minimum of 5 minutes - at a cost to you
of £100 - the message lasts for 11 minutes.
> > >
The final part of the call asks you to key in your postcode and house
number (which has other serious considerations) and then, after a wait
of a further two minutes, responds with the message;
> > > "Sorry, you are not one of the lucky winners." and disconnects, adding
a further £260 to your bill!
> > >
Unfortunately the calls are originating from outside the U.K. and as
such BT and other providers are relatively powerless to act.
The only safe solution is to hang up before the message prompts you to
press 9.
David Rooke
Service delivery manager
Business Systems and Services
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communication.
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content.
This communication is intended for the addressee(s) only. Please
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content may be unlawful. Opinions expressed in this document may not be
official policy.
> > >
Thank you for your co-operation.
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