[modeleng] Re: Off Topic-Parcel scam

Thanks for the heads up, Alan.

Al Messer
--- alan stepney <alan@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> I dont usually post "off topic" matter, but at this
> time of year, this may 
> catch one of the list members and needs wider
> publicity.
> 
> A card is posted through your letter box stating
> that a parcel was delivered 
> but you were out. It has the general appearance of
> the GPO card, but is from 
> a company named PDS (Parcel Delivery Service).
> It asks that you call the number on the card
> (usually 0906 6611911) BUT, if 
> you do, as soon as you connect to the recorded
> message, you will have 
> incurred a charge of £15 on your phone bill, and
> more if you bother to 
> listen to the whole recording.
> 
> The scam originates in Belize, to where the calls
> are routed.
> 
> Beware!!
> 
> Alan
> 
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