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AuRavelling79

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Re: Advertising scam. . . . again !
« Reply #20 on: August 09, 2012, 07:33:38 am »
hmmm

i hope the two i've advertised with are real they were for the Blue Light Magazine & The Foresters Fund For Children got proofs from both and two different companies Sigma and Vision??

They did say i didnt have to pay until it had been distributed in my area, Chelmsford.

When they start sending invoices and threat letters, document it all. Report to police.

I had this a few months back - the scum had my daughter pick up the phone and he got my mobile number from her telling her he was the Police and not to worry as I had done nothing wrong.

He phoned me and I recognised it for what it was and said "Yawn, I'm surprised your not doing the firefighters scam or the children in need scam."

He got antsy and in a threatening manner said he had my address (from the guild website) and he would make an appointment to see me at "6.30 tomorrow evening". I told him he would meet the real police if he did. And I immediately informed them. (Real Plod was nice enough but didn't have a clue)

Scum didn't turn up funnily enough.
It's a game of three halves!

wpclean

Re: Advertising scam. . . . again !
« Reply #21 on: August 09, 2012, 10:40:38 am »
The police have told me they cannot do anything about this rogue company, and advised to contact trading standards.


Cliff perkins

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Re: Advertising scam. . . . again !
« Reply #22 on: August 09, 2012, 08:42:00 pm »
Just wondered how you know the magazine doesn't exist. Is it an old scam?
Steve ive had this more than once never ever go near them lol ;D
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Cliff perkins

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Re: Advertising scam. . . . again !
« Reply #23 on: August 09, 2012, 08:46:46 pm »
Golden rule is to never agree to anything on the phone always get there imformation and check them out afterwards.
Advertisement is a very lucrative business and a fool is parted with his or her money very easily only to often.
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WCS Limited

  • Posts: 157
Re: Advertising scam. . . . again !
« Reply #24 on: August 10, 2012, 12:24:12 am »
Well they did call me earlier today and after a few polite words including the fact that they were fraudulent and that id spoken to lots of local business', other window  cleaners, the police. She said well we'll be continuing to chase the money owed regardless. I plainly said no chance and questioned they're so called sister company she immediately backed down and said oh you sent an email and we've cancelled your account thank you anyway lol

I did originally think that it was a bit iffy contacting me but they must have been legittimate as they didn't ask for a penny up front and it was (both of them) for good causes. One good thing is I've learnt my lesson be it the hard way plus all its cost me is a bit of time as I NEVER shelled out any money...