[modeleng] Re: Off Topic-Parcel scam

Hi Alan,

Yep the Scam has even been down here in Cornwall.

Clif
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "alan stepney" <alan@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <modeleng@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, November 24, 2006 12:43 PM
Subject: [modeleng] Off Topic-Parcel scam


>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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