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Carphone Warehouse offer - Is it a scam?

Anonymous — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 15:57:12 GMT

How do I know if Ive been scammed?

I was phoned by someone who said that as I have been an o2 customer for a long time, I can have unlimited calls and texts 1gb of internet and a new Samsung Gallaxy Ace phone. I didnt have to give them any bank details, just dob name and address. Only after I was put through to someone called the verification manager, did I start to wonder if it WAS o2. No apparently a subsid of Carphone Warehouse. I have accepted but fear I may have been scammed somehow, although without my bank details, Im not sure how? Any ideas?

Re: Carphone Warehouse offer - Is it a scam?

perksie — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 16:07:05 GMT

It might have been CPW but taking an offer from anyone over the phone is I believe not a good move.

I hope it was genuine, I always believed O2 subsidiaries weren't supposed to do this.

We can't tell from here whether it's genuine or not.

Re: Carphone Warehouse offer - Is it a scam?

Bambino — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 16:07:56 GMT

You really should call Carphone Warehouse and confirm what you've done. You would still have a cooling off period to cancel whatever you agreed to if you're unsure. Never give your name, dob, and address to anyone who calls you, no matter how official they sound.

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Liquid — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 16:25:02 GMT

supply the phone number on here they called from. We can quickly tell you if the numbers fraudulent.

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Anonymous — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 17:33:25 GMT

0161 212 7801
I know it was foolish but I thought it was O2 and they said it was to verify who I was!

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Liquid — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 17:39:43 GMT

http://whocallsme.com/Phone-Number.aspx/01612127801

http://www.phonespamfilter.co.uk/search.php/01612127801

Sorry to say it but a lot of people have claimed its a scam.

Id advise informing your bank as a precaution as well as keeping a close eye on your outgoings from your account.

Let us know if anything happens and you need some advise. A few people have been caught out also so youre not alone dont worry :(.

Re: Carphone Warehouse offer - Is it a scam?

perksie — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 17:52:51 GMT

O2 would never phone and ask you to verify anything, it's possibly these people (although they could have changed their number), make a note as this may be removed:

Versatile Marketing

St James Court, 30 Brown st, Manchester, M2 1DH

Their main number is one digit out from the one you posted it ends 7800, so it's almost certainly them.

Re: Carphone Warehouse offer - Is it a scam?

jonsie — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 17:42:51 GMT

It's definitely not O2 and personally I would try and cancel.

http://whocallsme.com/Phone-Number.aspx/01612127801

Re: Carphone Warehouse offer - Is it a scam?

Liquid — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 17:48:04 GMT

scary how quickly I've found his address and picture.

Doesnt look too trustworthy either if im honest.

Re: Carphone Warehouse offer - Is it a scam?

Bambino — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 17:52:18 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:
0161 212 7801
I know it was foolish but I thought it was O2 and they said it was to verify who I was!

If you have given your details to these people you should contact your bank as soon as you possibly can with the name and address that Perksie posted, and make sure that no funds are being asked for from that company or any other company that you haven't signed an agreeement with.

Re: Carphone Warehouse offer - Is it a scam?

Anonymous — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 18:35:19 GMT

Thanks so much to everyone. Having read the comments on the phonenumber cherckers it certainly looks like a scam! I should know better! I have phoned my bank as suggested and they have noted the name and address. They think I should be OK as I havent given any bank details, but have given me the number of Red 24 an identity theft anti fraud company which I appanrently pay for as part of my bank acc! So will ring them tomorrow.

Many thanks to you all for your help and advice. It really is much appreciated.

Re: Carphone Warehouse offer - Is it a scam?

Anonymous — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 18:38:03 GMT

Thanks for this help

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Anonymous — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 18:44:31 GMT

Thanks for the advice, I have followed it!

Re: Carphone Warehouse offer - Is it a scam?

Liquid — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 18:44:40 GMT

Best of luck (not that you'll need it :))

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Anonymous — Wed, 13 Nov 2013 18:43:20 GMT

Hi, ive been scammed by the same thing!! i wish i had seen this before hand!!

i didnt give any bank details only my name,dob n old addresses hopefully they cant do anything with that unless it gets used for idenity theft.

has anyone else given the same info to them, and have you have any problems from it also who is best to report it too before they can do something with it.

HELP!!!

Re: Carphone Warehouse offer - Is it a scam?

Bambino — Wed, 13 Nov 2013 18:53:17 GMT

Why would you give them an old address? Notify your bank so they can keep an eye on your account for anything out of the ordinary. In future, never give your details to anyone over the phone.

Re: Carphone Warehouse offer - Is it a scam?

Anonymous — Wed, 13 Nov 2013 21:34:06 GMT

Hi, i have done the same thing mate have you heard anything or seen any dogey activy happening to your name or address since you have given them the information?

Re: Carphone Warehouse offer - Is it a scam?

Bambino — Wed, 13 Nov 2013 21:40:30 GMT

Did you actually read my first reply?

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Anonymous — Wed, 13 Nov 2013 21:44:45 GMT

yes sorry didnt think the first 1 went through, i gave it to them as my contract started in a different address

Re: Carphone Warehouse offer - Is it a scam?

Bambino — Wed, 13 Nov 2013 21:48:02 GMT

As I said, notify your bank, and keep an eye on your account yourself. Report it to your bank if you see any charges that shouldn't be there.