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 me over a new phone or contract or rabbits or something – I can’t really remember as I wasn’t interested. Surprise surprise, looking up 01792 828105 on WhoCallsMe? confirms it. It’s “Mobiles For You” (with or without a “4” and/or …

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 on your bill! My contract is indeed up for renewal. So I naturally just assumed it was T-mobile calling me. Me: Erm, OK. It’s unlikely you’ll be able to reduce my bill… Welsh Bloke: Lets see we– Me: Hang on, …

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 I have won the lottery – to the tune of 615,810 Euros! All I need to do to claim, is fill out a form giving “Bilbao Seguros” 10% of my winnings and all of my personal information. I’m rich! Hurrah …

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 for renewal soon. However, I was confused to get the letter from a company called UK Internet Register rather than 1&1 (the host), or Nominet. And here it is: Even more surprising, was the money they wanted for this renewal …