*A Word Of Warning *

[moneyhelp]

I have just had a call on my mobile from an Indian guy wanting to know what bank I am reclaiming charges from. I refused to discuss this with him, I asked him where he got my number and he said 02, now how does 02 know that I am claiming my bank charges?

This guy offered to help me get my charges back, I told thanks but no thanks as I am NOT prepared to give my details out to strangers.

 

Has anyone else had this call? I'm confused to where they got my number from

 

I don't give my mobile number out, not even the Halifax has it!

[sea-sidelady]

I have no idea where these people are gettin numbers from, but if they do contact anyone, please just hang up.

[mackem67]

Hi moneyhelp, Ive had a couple of mesages on my mobile and land line from a guy with an Indian ?accent. I havent called him back.......wonder if its same company?

[moneyhelp]

Did he mention the words "data protection"?

 

I was so baffled at the call I didn't catch who he said he was, well he wasn't from Halifax that's for sure! And the only place that knows I am claiming is here!

 

All very odd.

 

DON'T call them back as it maybe a [problem] and you could get stitched up for a high call charge. If they call again, try and find out who they are, as I would like to follow this up.

 

Are you with o2?

[mackem67]

yes im with o2..............i didnt actually speak to the guy and he just asked if i or my husband could call him. I wont ring him as I dont know who it is lol

[moneyhelp]

That's odd that you are with o2 also.

 

The guy did mention o2 to me, but how the hell would my mobile company know that I am claiming charges?!

 

A call to o2 in the morning me thinks

[angel_1]

Hiya all

Be very careful with this, it could be just 02 or a company they have given their customer details to to upgrade phones and services and in view of the charges to banks, it may even be a ploy for you to reveal your banking details to alert them to defraud you, if its a fraudulant call.

 

May be 02 are not even aware someone is calling as if from them, and 02 ought to be able to track down the call to your mobile, like they do if you get obscene calls etc,

 

So 02 may not even be involved, cannot see they would be legally and would be interested in this to investigate.

 

I have orange and yet no one has rung me yet,

 

take care its a mad world out there,

[moneyhelp]

Thank you Maz.

 

I will call o2 tomorrow and find out what's going on.

I am still baffled how anyone, let alone o2 would know I am claiming.

His initial question was "what bank are you claiming from", I told him stupidly... if you are not the Halifax how do you know I am claiming. So I guess he got his answer from me anyway:-x

 

If anyone else gets these calls can you let us know. I will keep you updated.

[mackem67]

i suppose they could be random calls..........if they ask the question then they will get some sort of response....they may not have any information and just be fishing for some