Model Boat Mayhem

Mess Deck: General Section => Chit-Chat => Topic started by: tobyker on December 04, 2012, 11:08:55 am

Title: 00253 scam
Post by: tobyker on December 04, 2012, 11:08:55 am

We are getting at least two calls every day from 00253(Djibouti!!?)8020308. Fortunately as we have number display we just don't answer them, but it is a pita. Google research indicates that this is a fake PC fault call, but is there a way of blocking these calls?

Title: Re: 00253 scam
Post by: Bob K on December 04, 2012, 11:16:50 am

Unfortunately, by international agreements, BT are not allowed to block international calls.  That is why most nuisance calls originate from outside the UK to evade TPS laws.
A caller display is essential these days.  Most show up as INTERNATIONAL and NUMBER WITHELD.

Title: Re: 00253 scam
Post by: essex2visuvesi on December 04, 2012, 11:44:25 am

Just answer the phone with "XXXX police, cyber crimes division, how can I help?"