[Nottingham] Mail & Phone scam in the Nottigham area

[Martin]

Andy Brown wrote:
> On Fri, 8 Sep 2006, Martin wrote:
> 
>> Folks,
>>
>> FYI, beware the latest scam doing the rounds locally:
>>
>> "A card is currently
>> being posted through peoples doors from a company called PDS (Parcel
>> Delivery Service) suggesting that they were unable to deliver a
>> parcel and that you need to contact them on 0906 6611911 ( a premium
>> rate number). DO NOT CALL this number, as this is a mail scam
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> 
> <http://www.hoax-slayer.com/pds-phone-scam.html>

Thanks for the link. The update from there that suggests this is an old
one + urban myth:

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The phone number used in the scam has now been switched off by ICSTIS,
the UK's premium rate services regulator...

While this particular scam has now been terminated, premium rate phone
fraud is not uncommon. People should watch for similar scams that
attempt to trick them into making expensive, premium rate phone calls.
UK residents can stay informed about premium rate phone services by
visiting the ICSTIS website
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Cheers,
Martin

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