17-01-2007, 15:57
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Strange number
Just got a strange txt on the mobile - from +20105996500
We currently have a message awaiting your collection. To collect your message just call 0871 8723812.
Any ideas what this is?
Already searched google +20 is Egypt?
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17-01-2007, 16:02
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Re: Strange number
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2005/02..._dialler_scam/
Take a look at this - i got scammed a few months back, so be wary.
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17-01-2007, 16:03
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Re: Strange number
the 0871 number will cost you a pretty penny to call (or may - depending on the setup)
This looks like some sort of Scam to me...
Unless you are expecting a call from Egypt - just ignore it..
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17-01-2007, 16:29
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Re: Strange number
Nice.....ignoring for the moment
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17-01-2007, 17:21
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Re: Strange number
You'll need to translate but it seems to be an issue in Germany 
http://forum.computerbetrug.de/showt...=34194&page=15
I've had a look at some of them and it definitely looks like a con
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17-01-2007, 21:58
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Re: Strange number
[quote=lsainsbury;34199529]Just got a strange txt on the mobile - from +20105996500
We currently have a message awaiting your collection. To collect your message just call 0871 8723812.
Just got one through, same originator but the number to call is now 08718723813
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18-01-2007, 20:03
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Rather fruity
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Re: Strange number
0871 are revenue sharing numbers (like 09) and they cost 10p per min at all times. 
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