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Please stop calling now, thanks

I got yet another call from one of those scamming companies trying to sell me a mobile phone contract. Would you all just leave me alone now? I’ve no interest in taking out a contract with any company who feels … Continue reading

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01254 277054

Yeah, it’s another one of those numbers again. Got a call in the wee hours this morning, but didn’t answer. From the look of Who Calls Me, it’s another (or possibly the same) scamming company trying to swindle me by … Continue reading

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Survey UK scam

In the week, i got a letter in the post from “Survey UK”, telling me I’d been allocated a gift – one of just 49. It then said to ring 01242 695001 to claim. Naturally, I immediately thought it was … Continue reading

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The Revenge of Not Interested

I’ve just had a call on my mobile, from the number 01792 828105. Which looks suspiciously similar to 01792 828103, don’t you think? As in, the number of a company that rang a couple of weeks ago trying to scam … Continue reading

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Our Not Interested department

I’ve just had a phonecall on my mobile. Welsh Bloke: Hi there! I’m just ringing you to let you know your T-mobile contract is up for renewal and we can offer you a brand new phone and a massive reduction … Continue reading

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Loteria Primitiva: I’m Winner! (Again!)

That’s right! I’ve won some Spanish lottery again! Last time, I think I forgot to fill the claim form in, or something, as I didn’t get my money. Hurrah for winning again then! I must be the luckiest person ever. … Continue reading

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I’m Winner!

I’ve just got in from work to find a letter from Spain on my doormat: Since I don’t actually know anyone in Spain, this was quite exciting! I wondered what on earth could be inside? Amazingly, it would appear that … Continue reading

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UK Internet Register scam

One of the 8723875234 jobs I’m responsible for at work is the running and upkeep of the website. So, it came as no surprise to get a letter today about the renewal of the domain name. After all, it’s up … Continue reading

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