jenga 2,998 Posted March 26, 2020 anyone had any scam callers while the lockdown has been in operation ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSC67 1,452 Posted March 26, 2020 Just now, jenga said: anyone had any scam callers while the lockdown has been in operation ? I got an email claiming to be from the tv license people saying my quarterly D/D hadn't been paid even though it's not due yet . I also believe there's a scam about Sky Protect doing the rounds Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ch958 2,387 Posted March 26, 2020 i think, at this time, a new law should pass to increase usual sentences by 50 pc for crimes taking advantage of the situation. It boils my blood 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve55 340 Posted March 26, 2020 19 minutes ago, ch958 said: i think, at this time, a new law should pass to increase usual sentences by 50 pc for crimes taking advantage of the situation. It boils my blood No chance of that while the powers that be are on about releasing prisoners early to avoid over crowding during this period. I know it's a bit contentious on my part, but wouldn't it be a good idea to create space in prisons by getting rid of all the 'lifers'. Just a thought! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bendover 188 Posted March 26, 2020 You could add the pharmaceutical companies to the list of scammers at the moment, blatant profiteering on over the counter medicines. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jenga 2,998 Posted March 26, 2020 i thought we were on lockdown ! next door has just had the painters in doing a splash and dash , ohh err missis .... thats true BTW . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShyTalk 22 Posted March 27, 2020 On 3/26/2020 at 12:33 PM, jenga said: anyone had any scam callers while the lockdown has been in operation ? Likely they will step up their efforts, as they often, try to use the fear factor. I have my own way of dealing with them, as follows: Upon realising a call is a scam, I remain calm, and pretend to be in need, of, and grateful for their help. I then say I need a few seconds, to do something, quick, but urgent (turn the bath taps off, turn chip pan off). I then put, phone down, do not end call, and waste their time, while they are waiting for me to return (which I will not do). I once got some scammer calling me back, about 4 times, thinking he had conned me, before he realised, I was conning him. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bendover 188 Posted March 27, 2020 Wife's just had one, text message telling her she's owed tax and to follow a link. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSC67 1,452 Posted March 27, 2020 2 hours ago, ShyTalk said: Likely they will step up their efforts, as they often, try to use the fear factor. I have my own way of dealing with them, as follows: Upon realising a call is a scam, I remain calm, and pretend to be in need, of, and grateful for their help. I then say I need a few seconds, to do something, quick, but urgent (turn the bath taps off, turn chip pan off). I then put, phone down, do not end call, and waste their time, while they are waiting for me to return (which I will not do). I once got some scammer calling me back, about 4 times, thinking he had conned me, before he realised, I was conning him. I hope you put the phone next to the radio with some music playing 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chunky 6,018 Posted March 27, 2020 Scammers always try to lure the old and mentally disadvantaged, so obviously BSF members are at risk from them.. 3 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wealdstone 3,454 Posted March 27, 2020 Just had a scam Email telling me there was a prob with my TV lic and asking me to create a direct Debit for payment Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve roberts 9,241 Posted March 28, 2020 11 hours ago, wealdstone said: Just had a scam Email telling me there was a prob with my TV lic and asking me to create a direct Debit for payment B*******S! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobMcCaffery 2,752 Posted March 28, 2020 You think you've got problems. I've just had someone trying to sell me a speedway season ticket ;-) 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chunky 6,018 Posted March 28, 2020 42 minutes ago, RobMcCaffery said: You think you've got problems. I've just had someone trying to sell me a speedway season ticket ;-) for Hackney... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midland Red 2,383 Posted March 28, 2020 42 minutes ago, chunky said: for Hackney... How much? Any reduction for us oldies? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites