Phone Fraud...

[Dougie69]

Hi, I'm trying to sell my car and I had a voice message on my answer phone asking me to call back, which I did. It started 0709 and since found out that this isn't a valid mobile number, instead it's a premium rate call which I have to pay for.

As this is blatant fraud, do we not have any legal rights and can this eejit be prosecuted ? Thanks.

[Oneeyedvic]

It is not a premium rate number. Premium rate numbers begin 09. Look here for further details

[kempie]

070x are PNS (Personal Numbering System) numbers and can cost anything from 5p per minute to upwards of 55p per minute.

http://www.freeweb.telco4u.net/rachelf/abuses.htm

[Sammy Snake]

Why is it blatant fraud?

[lady_p_gold]

The thing is I suppose it is up to you and in your control who you call on your mobile. Just because someone leaves a number and asks you to call back you need to ascertain what sort of number it is before you call. Having said that it is a bit sneaky, but in these days of fraud, identity theft and other scams one has to be vigilant.