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Off Topic Scamming the scammers
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Sadly I am sure that I have a much better chance of nailing Maxi than I do of being able to get these people arrested.
They will be far away from the long arm of plod, in a country which has more in common with the Wild West than western Europe.
And I really do regret all of that.
They will be far away from the long arm of plod, in a country which has more in common with the Wild West than western Europe.
And I really do regret all of that.
With all due respect I think you've got more chance of arresting these people than nailing me! Unless of course you show me a big ring perhaps.
Too far again? :chin:
Woop!
I've done a 10 year stretch for armed robbery! Who knew?!
This is great stuff. :devil:
edit: Must have been a bad-un to serve 10 of a 12 year sentence!
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This is the best FF thread in years! I'm amazed word hasn't spread to other forums and we're not inundated with loads of visitors.
Good work RobinPJ. You should get a job on Watchdog! :worship:
Good work RobinPJ. You should get a job on Watchdog! :worship:
Poor Ahmett has just found out the truth why dad was never there as he was growing up.
All those years thinking his dad was away on the rigs, and no father figure in his life - although I'm sure Maxi did her best.
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Well no word from Gabriel so far this morning. Either he has seen through the (highly credible) story of me being a retired bank robber or he is on the late fraud shift today.
Either way, I thought I'd give him a bit of encouragement:
Either way, I thought I'd give him a bit of encouragement:
Well the problem is that banks in the UK aren't very happy to do business with me. About 20 years ago me and the lads did a "job" on the Wolverhamptoon branch of Lloyds Bank. Venters, Frupi the Cow, and Hellcat got 12 years each, but I got 15 because I was the one with the shooters. We would have got away with it if it wasn't for our mate JR Kitching who was meant to be our getaway driver but he kept stalling the Jag. He got 10 years.
Was it a start stop problem maybe..............
Was it a start stop problem maybe..............
I think this is better myself...
This thread just gets better though, and I hope Barclays do indeed manage to close the account down and find out where the fraudsters are located.
OK now if you thought the stuff we have had so far is funny I suggest you go an apply some bandages to your rib cage because you may otherwise split your sides. A nappy might be a good idea at this point too.
I guess it is a good thing that these people clearly do not speak English as their first language. Apart from the fact it makes it so funny to read, it also makes it a whole heap more obvious that this is not something to trust. They really should employ someone English to write their stuff.
Anyway, enough anticipation - I am teasing you.
Here is the email I just got from the delivery company.
[SIZE=+0][/SIZE]
[SIZE=+0]Dear Robin Jones,[/SIZE]
(SNIP)
PS Does anyone know anyone who works for Barclays? One thing I am minded to do is call their fraud people as these dirt bags are using a Barclays account which should be closed down, or better still frozen if there is money in it today. If anyone has an inside line to Barclays please PM me.
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Hope that helps you, I have been having a laugh at this from afar
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I just called Barclays and ended up talking to someone in a Far Eastern call centre who, without being rude, didn't really get it.
If you or anyone else knows of a way in to Barclays' London internal fraud unit please let me know.
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With all due respect I think you've got more chance of arresting these people than nailing me! Unless of course you show me a big ring perhaps.
Too far again? :chin:
Yes - I think big rings are best left out of this.
Great thread, by the way.
I work for another bank, and the sort code Gabriel is quoting is for the Barclays at Edgware.
I'm trying to find out if we have a contact at Barclays you could ring, but in the meantime you could try the Serious Organised Crime Agency (SOCA) on 0370 496 7622. They deal with money laundering and Proceeds of Crime offences as I'm sure you know.
By the way - I'm not sure I should be responding if you've done a stretch for bank robbery, and I'm surprised at Maxi standing by you through thick or thin - but then there's nothing like the love of a good woman!!
I'm trying to find out if we have a contact at Barclays you could ring, but in the meantime you could try the Serious Organised Crime Agency (SOCA) on 0370 496 7622. They deal with money laundering and Proceeds of Crime offences as I'm sure you know.
By the way - I'm not sure I should be responding if you've done a stretch for bank robbery, and I'm surprised at Maxi standing by you through thick or thin - but then there's nothing like the love of a good woman!!
It depends on how old little Ahmett is - if he's less than 20 then it looks like Maxi was playing away while Robin was inside:shakehead::shakehead::shakehead:
Hi Robin - I've got another number for Barclays Fraud for you - 0845 050 4585. I was hoping to get a name for you, but it seems we don't talk to each other that much!!!
Jane
And Homeward - perhaps you have Homer's sausage fingers!!
Jane
And Homeward - perhaps you have Homer's sausage fingers!!
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Why dont you call the number thats written behind the barclay's debit card and explain your problem and ask them to transfer you?
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Unbelievable.
Spoke to a person in their UK fraud team who almost refused to speak to me because I am not a Barclays customer.
Eventually she agreed to let me explain what has happened. I told her the story explaining that this is a common fraud and how I have been playing along etc etc.
At the end she asked if I had reported it to my bank. I asked her why I would do that and she asked me if i had transferred any money or not.
She just plain wasn't listening and clearly could not have been less bothered. I offered to email all the emails and she took my number but not my email address. I bet I don't get a call back.
Oh, and I was on hold for 18 minutes before the call got answered.
