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	==Advice ~~copied~~ from ~~the police~~ Action Fraud ~~site~~==		==Advice from Action Fraud (police)==

	November 2014:		In November 2014, the National Fraud Intelligence Bureau (NFIB) warned about fraudsters using "070" numbers, which look like UK mobile numbers but are actually premium-rate.

	~~The National~~ Fraud ~~Intelligence Bureau (NFIB) is raising awareness~~ of the ~~methods used by fraudsters to trick victims into calling apparent mobile phone~~ numbers ~~beginning~~ with ~~“070”which transpire~~ to ~~be premium rate numbers~~.		"070" numbers featured in over 2,600 fraud reports to Action Fraud in a single year. Known as "personal numbers", they are virtual numbers that forward incoming calls to a list of fixed or VoIP numbers chosen by the client. VoIP numbers let calls be made or received anywhere with an internet connection, which makes them much harder to trace - so fraudsters can hide behind an "070" number while masking where the calls are really going.

	~~“070”~~ numbers ~~featured in over 2~~,~~600 fraud reports received by Action Fraud over the past year. Known as ‘personal numbers’, they~~ are ~~virtual numbers often programmed~~ to ~~forward incoming calls~~ to ~~one~~ of a ~~list~~ of ~~fixed or VoIP telephone numbers pre-selected by the client~~.		Although "070" numbers are legitimate, calls to them are charged at a premium rate and have long been used to scam victims:
			*Calls from a landline can cost up to 65p a minute, plus a call set-up fee of up to 51p.
			*Calls from a mobile can cost up to £1.50 a minute.
			*In extreme cases, victims have ended up with phone bills running into hundreds of pounds.

	~~VoIP~~ numbers ~~allow phone calls over the Internet~~, ~~enabling calls to be made or received anywhere with an internet connection, which makes tracing the calls much more difficult.~~		Providers of "personal numbers" include Vodafone, Magrathea and Digital Mail.
	~~This enables potential fraudsters to provide an “070” number to victims while masking the number(s) that it diverts to, thus adding some protection to their true identity~~ and ~~location~~.

	~~Although legitimate numbers~~, calls to ~~“070” numbers are charged at~~ a premium rate ~~and they have long been used by fraudsters~~ to ~~scam unwitting victims~~. ~~Calls from~~ a ~~landline can cost up to 65p p/min~~ and ~~may incur an additional call set-up~~ fee ~~of up~~ to ~~51p. Calls from mobiles can cost~~ up to £1.50 p/min. In extreme cases, victims have received triple figure phone bills as a result of calling these premium rate numbers. Providers of ‘personal numbers’ include Vodafone, Magrathea, and Digital Mail.		===Key methods used by fraudsters===
			*The fraudster texts, leaves a voicemail, or gives a missed call from the number. The victim calls back assuming it's an ordinary UK mobile, and is unwittingly connected to a premium-rate number.
			*The fraudster places a job advert on an online shopping or auction site, giving an "070" number to call for more information or to apply.
			*The fraudster contacts someone selling an item on a shopping website and sends fake PayPal emails asking for a shipping fee to be paid via Western Union before releasing payment - often giving an "070" number, so the victim runs up further charges trying to make contact.

	~~;Key methods used by fraudsters~~		===Protection advice===
	*~~Fraudster sends a text message to~~ or ~~leaves a voicemail/missed call on the victim’s phone. The victim then calls back assuming this is a UK mobile number~~ and ~~is unwittingly connecting to a premium rate number.~~		*If anyone approaches you online, or otherwise, and gives you an "070" number to call, be wary that it could be a scam - don't call it.
	*Fraudster places an advert for a job on an online shopping/auction site along with an ~~“070”~~ number ~~for the victim~~ to call ~~to obtain more information about the post and/or apply for~~ it ~~over the phone~~.		*Consider reporting it to the Phone-paid Services Authority (PSA), formerly Phonepay Plus, which regulates premium-rate numbers and has statutory powers to stop mobile phone fraud and fine offenders.
	*~~Fraudster contacts an individual who is selling an item on a shopping website and sends fake PayPal emails~~ to the ~~victim requesting a shipping fee to be~~ paid ~~via Western Union~~, ~~prior~~ to ~~the payment being released to the victim~~. ~~They will often provide an “070” number~~, ~~causing the victim to incur further charges if they attempt~~ to ~~make contact~~.		*If you, or anyone you know, has been affected by this or any other scam, report it to Action Fraud.

	~~;Protection advice~~		To report a fraud and get a police crime reference number, call Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040 or use the online fraud reporting tool at http://www.actionfraud.police.uk/
	*If anyone approaches you online or otherwise providing an “070” number for contact, be wary that this could be a scam and do not call the number.
	*Consider informing Phonepay Plus, which regulates premium numbers and has statutory powers to stop mobile phone frauds and fine the offenders.
	*If you, or anyone you know, have been affected by these, or any other scams, report it to Action Fraud.

	To report a fraud and ~~receive~~ a police crime reference number, call Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040 or use ~~our~~ online fraud reporting tool at http://www.actionfraud.police.uk/

	==Related information==		==Related information==
	Other premium-rate numbers begin with 076 (formerly reserved for pagers), 084, 087, 090, 091 or 118.		Other premium-rate numbers begin with 076 (formerly reserved for pagers), 084, 087, 090, 091 or 118.

	The regulator Phonepay Plus was renamed as the Phone-paid Services Authority (PSA) ~~and~~ can be contacted online at https://psauthority.org.uk/ or by phone: 0300 30 300 20.		The regulator Phonepay Plus was renamed the Phone-paid Services Authority (PSA). It can be contacted online at https://psauthority.org.uk/ or by phone: 0300 30 300 20.


	~~Link:~~		==See also==
	*[[Scams]]		*[[Scams]]
	*[[Specific Problems]]		*[[Specific Problems]]

	[[~~category~~:~~Specific~~ Problems]]		[[Category:Difficult Situations & Problems]]

Neville Reid: Other premium-rate numbers

2024-08-02T17:53:01Z

Other premium-rate numbers

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	~~Taken~~ from the police Action Fraud site:		==Advice copied from the police Action Fraud site==

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	;Protection advice		;Protection advice
	*If anyone approaches you online or otherwise providing an “070” number for contact, be wary that this could be a scam and do not call the number.		*If anyone approaches you online or otherwise providing an “070” number for contact, be wary that this could be a scam and do not call the number.
	*Consider informing ~~[http://www.phonepayplus.org.uk/~~ Phonepay Plus~~] (0300 30 300 20)~~, which regulates premium numbers and has statutory powers to stop mobile phone frauds and fine the offenders.		*Consider informing Phonepay Plus, which regulates premium numbers and has statutory powers to stop mobile phone frauds and fine the offenders.
	*If you, or anyone you know, have been affected by these, or any other scams, report it to Action Fraud.		*If you, or anyone you know, have been affected by these, or any other scams, report it to Action Fraud.

	To report a fraud and receive a police crime reference number, call Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040 or use our online fraud reporting tool at http://www.actionfraud.police.uk/		To report a fraud and receive a police crime reference number, call Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040 or use our online fraud reporting tool at http://www.actionfraud.police.uk/

			==Related information==
			Other premium-rate numbers begin with 076 (formerly reserved for pagers), 084, 087, 090, 091 or 118.

			The regulator Phonepay Plus was renamed as the Phone-paid Services Authority (PSA) and can be contacted online at https://psauthority.org.uk/ or by phone: 0300 30 300 20.

Neville Reid: link

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link

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	The National Fraud Intelligence Bureau (NFIB) is raising awareness of the methods used by fraudsters to trick victims into calling apparent mobile phone numbers beginning with “070”which transpire to be premium rate numbers.		The National Fraud Intelligence Bureau (NFIB) is raising awareness of the methods used by fraudsters to trick victims into calling apparent mobile phone numbers beginning with “070”which transpire to be premium rate numbers.


	“070” numbers featured in over 2,600 fraud reports received by Action Fraud over the past year. Known as ‘personal numbers’, they are virtual numbers often programmed to forward incoming calls to one of a list of fixed or VoIP telephone numbers pre-selected by the client.		“070” numbers featured in over 2,600 fraud reports received by Action Fraud over the past year. Known as ‘personal numbers’, they are virtual numbers often programmed to forward incoming calls to one of a list of fixed or VoIP telephone numbers pre-selected by the client.


	VoIP numbers allow phone calls over the Internet, enabling calls to be made or received anywhere with an internet connection, which makes tracing the calls much more difficult.		VoIP numbers allow phone calls over the Internet, enabling calls to be made or received anywhere with an internet connection, which makes tracing the calls much more difficult.
	This enables potential fraudsters to provide an “070” number to victims while masking the number(s) that it diverts to, thus adding some protection to their true identity and location.		This enables potential fraudsters to provide an “070” number to victims while masking the number(s) that it diverts to, thus adding some protection to their true identity and location.


	Although legitimate numbers, calls to “070” numbers are charged at a premium rate and they have long been used by fraudsters to scam unwitting victims. Calls from a landline can cost up to 65p p/min and may incur an additional call set-up fee of up to 51p. Calls from mobiles can cost up to £1.50 p/min. In extreme cases, victims have received triple figure phone bills as a result of calling these premium rate numbers. Providers of ‘personal numbers’ include Vodafone, Magrathea, and Digital Mail.		Although legitimate numbers, calls to “070” numbers are charged at a premium rate and they have long been used by fraudsters to scam unwitting victims. Calls from a landline can cost up to 65p p/min and may incur an additional call set-up fee of up to 51p. Calls from mobiles can cost up to £1.50 p/min. In extreme cases, victims have received triple figure phone bills as a result of calling these premium rate numbers. Providers of ‘personal numbers’ include Vodafone, Magrathea, and Digital Mail.
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	;Protection advice		;Protection advice
	*If anyone approaches you online or otherwise providing an “070” number for contact, be wary that this could be a scam and do not call the number.		*If anyone approaches you online or otherwise providing an “070” number for contact, be wary that this could be a scam and do not call the number.
	*Consider informing Phonepay Plus (0300 30 300 20), which regulates premium numbers and has statutory powers to stop mobile phone frauds and fine the offenders.		*Consider informing [http://www.phonepayplus.org.uk/ Phonepay Plus] (0300 30 300 20), which regulates premium numbers and has statutory powers to stop mobile phone frauds and fine the offenders.
	*If you, or anyone you know, have been affected by these, or any other scams, report it to Action Fraud.		*If you, or anyone you know, have been affected by these, or any other scams, report it to Action Fraud.

Neville Reid: contact number for Phonepay Plus, from https://www.officephoneshop.com/be-alert-to-fraudsters-using-070-076-numbers/

2024-08-02T17:38:38Z

contact number for Phonepay Plus, from https://www.officephoneshop.com/be-alert-to-fraudsters-using-070-076-numbers/

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	Although legitimate numbers, calls to “070” numbers are charged at a premium rate and they have long been used by fraudsters to scam unwitting victims. Calls from a landline can cost up to 65p p/min and may incur an additional call set-up fee of up to 51p. Calls from mobiles can cost up to £1.50 p/min. In extreme cases, victims have received triple figure phone bills as a result of calling these premium rate numbers. Providers of ‘personal numbers’ include Vodafone, Magrathea, and Digital Mail.		Although legitimate numbers, calls to “070” numbers are charged at a premium rate and they have long been used by fraudsters to scam unwitting victims. Calls from a landline can cost up to 65p p/min and may incur an additional call set-up fee of up to 51p. Calls from mobiles can cost up to £1.50 p/min. In extreme cases, victims have received triple figure phone bills as a result of calling these premium rate numbers. Providers of ‘personal numbers’ include Vodafone, Magrathea, and Digital Mail.

	Key methods used by fraudsters		;Key methods used by fraudsters
	*Fraudster sends a text message to or leaves a voicemail/missed call on the victim’s phone. The victim then calls back assuming this is a UK mobile number and is unwittingly connecting to a premium rate number.		*Fraudster sends a text message to or leaves a voicemail/missed call on the victim’s phone. The victim then calls back assuming this is a UK mobile number and is unwittingly connecting to a premium rate number.
	*Fraudster places an advert for a job on an online shopping/auction site along with an “070” number for the victim to call to obtain more information about the post and/or apply for it over the phone.		*Fraudster places an advert for a job on an online shopping/auction site along with an “070” number for the victim to call to obtain more information about the post and/or apply for it over the phone.
	*Fraudster contacts an individual who is selling an item on a shopping website and sends fake PayPal emails to the victim requesting a shipping fee to be paid via Western Union, prior to the payment being released to the victim. They will often provide an “070” number, causing the victim to incur further charges if they attempt to make contact.		*Fraudster contacts an individual who is selling an item on a shopping website and sends fake PayPal emails to the victim requesting a shipping fee to be paid via Western Union, prior to the payment being released to the victim. They will often provide an “070” number, causing the victim to incur further charges if they attempt to make contact.

	Protection advice		;Protection advice
	*If anyone approaches you online or otherwise providing an “070” number for contact, be wary that this could be a scam and do not call the number.		*If anyone approaches you online or otherwise providing an “070” number for contact, be wary that this could be a scam and do not call the number.
	*Consider informing ~~PhonepayPlus~~, which regulates premium numbers and has statutory powers to stop mobile phone frauds and fine the offenders.		*Consider informing Phonepay Plus (0300 30 300 20), which regulates premium numbers and has statutory powers to stop mobile phone frauds and fine the offenders.
	*If you, or anyone you know, have been affected by these, or any other scams, report it to Action Fraud.		*If you, or anyone you know, have been affected by these, or any other scams, report it to Action Fraud.

Jacky at 13:21, 27 September 2015

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Taken from the police Action Fraud site:

November 2014:

The National Fraud Intelligence Bureau (NFIB) is raising awareness of the methods used by fraudsters to trick victims into calling apparent mobile phone numbers beginning with “070”which transpire to be premium rate numbers.

“070” numbers featured in over 2,600 fraud reports received by Action Fraud over the past year. Known as ‘personal numbers’, they are virtual numbers often programmed to forward incoming calls to one of a list of fixed or VoIP telephone numbers pre-selected by the client.

VoIP numbers allow phone calls over the Internet, enabling calls to be made or received anywhere with an internet connection, which makes tracing the calls much more difficult.
This enables potential fraudsters to provide an “070” number to victims while masking the number(s) that it diverts to, thus adding some protection to their true identity and location.

Although legitimate numbers, calls to “070” numbers are charged at a premium rate and they have long been used by fraudsters to scam unwitting victims. Calls from a landline can cost up to 65p p/min and may incur an additional call set-up fee of up to 51p. Calls from mobiles can cost up to £1.50 p/min. In extreme cases, victims have received triple figure phone bills as a result of calling these premium rate numbers. Providers of ‘personal numbers’ include Vodafone, Magrathea, and Digital Mail.

Key methods used by fraudsters
*Fraudster sends a text message to or leaves a voicemail/missed call on the victim’s phone. The victim then calls back assuming this is a UK mobile number and is unwittingly connecting to a premium rate number.
*Fraudster places an advert for a job on an online shopping/auction site along with an “070” number for the victim to call to obtain more information about the post and/or apply for it over the phone.
*Fraudster contacts an individual who is selling an item on a shopping website and sends fake PayPal emails to the victim requesting a shipping fee to be paid via Western Union, prior to the payment being released to the victim. They will often provide an “070” number, causing the victim to incur further charges if they attempt to make contact.

Protection advice
*If anyone approaches you online or otherwise providing an “070” number for contact, be wary that this could be a scam and do not call the number.
*Consider informing PhonepayPlus, which regulates premium numbers and has statutory powers to stop mobile phone frauds and fine the offenders.
*If you, or anyone you know, have been affected by these, or any other scams, report it to Action Fraud.

To report a fraud and receive a police crime reference number, call Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040 or use our online fraud reporting tool at http://www.actionfraud.police.uk/

Link: [[Scams]]

[[category:Specific Problems]]