I was, however, the victim of a "rogue dialler" scam whereby a program was installed surreptitiously whilst online, which launched calls to a premium rate XXX rated site call whenever I tried to surf the net. I was down £120.00 worth of calls in just 4 days before my bill arrived and I became aware of it.... And BT cut me off when I refused to pay for calls I had not made..... Nice. But I understand that they now offer free call-barring to all premium rate numbers in order to prevent this in future. http://www.bt.com/btprivacyonline/
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From: This list is for those interested in Data Protection issues [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Tim Trent
Sent: 10 June 2005 11:51
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Subject: Re: [data-protection] Phone Fraud - Warning from the Police - Beware of urban myths
Even so there is NO number that exists anywhere than can bill at these rates.
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From: This list is for those interested in Data Protection issues [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Hitches, John F
Sent: 10 June 2005 11:49
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Subject: [data-protection] Phone Fraud - Warning from the Police - Beware of urban myths
The first warning Sally offers appears to be a variation on an urban myth which has been circulating for some time. You cannot in this country connect an outside call to another outgoing line - or if you can your switchboard is in breach of telecoms regulations. Sadly this sort of message has been given credibility by being circulated by unthinking members in police forces amongst others - usually without checking the accuracy first.
While managing telecoms a few years ago I made enquiries with both BT and another company and was categorically assured the first scam is not possible.
The second one is really a general warning that some telephone numbers carry very high costs. Any 0709 number is going to be quite expensive.
Even an 0870 is at "National rates" which are higher than most BT customers pay on their standard packages.
John
John F Hitches
General Administrative Manager
Kingston University
River House
53-57 High Street
Kingston Upon Thames KT1 1LQ
Tel +44 (0) 20 8547 7768
Internal ext 63026
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