I have had several calls of this naure to my business number and the implication is that the caller is a Police Officer trying to sell you/your business advertising space in crime prevention brochures and magazines that don’t actually exist. The thing is, you are led to believe you are doing a good turn by supporting the Police Force when, in actual fact, the money is simply pocketed by these people.
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February 9th, 2010 @9:21 am
Why would the police sell advertising space? You should be calling the police so that they can trace these calls.
February 9th, 2010 @9:21 am
We had pretty much the same thing but this was supposed to be the fire service, when I tried to ring them back to check them out the number was invalid. I called the police.
There are lots of these scams knocking about.
Did you also know that if you agree anything over the phone then it is a legal bining obligation and they can take you to court.
This happened to a friend and because they talk fast over the phone my friend said yes send me some details, that was all she said. Next thing she had a bill for an advertisement that she had not signed…its a long story but she had to pay up or be taken to court and then receive a black mark. So watch out especially on the phone.
February 9th, 2010 @9:21 am
This scam was highlighted on BBC programme The Real Hustle a few months ago.Report it to your local police.
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