On Fri, 10 Jun 2005, Carl Johnson wrote:
> This one does the rounds so often i'm surprised it even gets a mention these
> days.
>
> That said, i'm sure i recall a police force issuing guidance to the
> contrary quite recently.
Yes. And had to retract it:
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2004/12/08/dial_9_scam_snares_wilts/
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2004/12/01/icstis_scam_hoax/
And it goes back further:
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2003/12/04/phone_scam_warning_exposed_as/
As mentioned, there is no tarrif of the level the scams generally quote.
Jethro.
>
> People just need to remember that if you do not initiate a call, there is no
> charging mechanism.
>
> There used to be scams involving unsecured PBX's but most kit these days is
> secured by default.
>
> Carl
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> Subject: Re: [data-protection] Phone Fraud - Warning from the Police - Beware
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> > Even so there is NO number that exists anywhere than can bill at these
> > rates.
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> > Subject: [data-protection] Phone Fraud - Warning from the Police - Beware of
> > urban myths
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> > 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.
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