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Tracing Scam Artists

Discussion in 'Security and Privacy' started by r.leale, 2008/11/08.

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    I know that it is almost impossible to trace the scam artists through e-mail addresses or their ISPs, but when a telephone number in the UK is given it should be possible to get one name for the scam link. Who should be informed about this latest attempt to con people.
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    Steve R Jones

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    If its one of those pay as you go phones you can't trace it.
     
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    Of course Steve! I live in France where the portables use 6 at the front, and I'd forgotten that in the UK it is 7.

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    TonyT

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    Dial the number and give us a report!
     
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    Arie

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    It's probably some premium number that charges you $10 for a call... I tried via Skype, but that number isn't supported in Skype.
     
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    wildfire

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    Start here, if they can't/won't help I'm sure they'll at least put you in touch with the relevant police departments.

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    FWIW I commend your interest in stamping this out. The more these people(?) realise that the internet is as dangerous to them as it is to their victims the better.
     
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    TonyT

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    That's what I figured and so posted the suggestion jokingly.
     
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    wildfire

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    It's not a premium rate, but in my opinion any response (other than by police) adds to their ammunition.
     
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