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Comment on SCAM: National Crime Prevention Booklet by MattyC

MattyC — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:07:18 +0000

Yep – has just happened to me. The call caught me somewhat unaware and they now have my name but thankfully no money.

I have to hand it to them as it is easy to just agree with them and assume they have their records wrong if caught off guard as they are the police, or so I thought.

I said call back in a couple of weeks; I’m on my guard now so thank you adscams(!)

Comment on School Books Scam by Tom

Tom — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:14:59 +0000

I recieved a call today from somebody telling me they were from Books for Schools campaign / The Child Protection group. Witheld number. Kept calling, insisted I spoke to them 6 months ago, and agreed to pay for a number books to be delivered to a local school of my choice.

Everytime I told them I was not interested, don’t want anything to do with etc etc. They hang up and call back 10 mins later. I think they have finally stopped now.. I hope!

My question is: How do these people sleep at night.

The sad fact is that a lot of people fall for it… and send the money over to them willy nilly.

Comment on SCAM: National Crime Prevention Booklet by john

john — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:41:31 +0000

Yap I got exactly the same call from Essex area. The lady was extremely rude and claimed from the Police. She rang me twice in 6 months time – she hung up on me as I started to ask her questions.

Now I am waiting for her 3rd call

Comment on Crime Prevention Booklet by admin

admin — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 20:21:48 +0000

Hi Sam,

Saddly this is true, but I am certain if your company is genuine, you do not employ the tactics the scammers use.

What I do think is unfair is when hard working self employed individuals are scammed out of their money when they think it is for a good cause. What is unfair is that genuine charities are losing out because they are being used as a pawn in the scam.

I am sure your industry has a code of ethics and trade representation. Why not get involved with those organisations and help us stamp out the scammers.

Comment on Crime Prevention Booklet by sam

sam — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 20:15:04 +0000

I work for a company who does advertising for small businesses and we do advertise them in booklets. we have been running for nearly 6 years and have had no problems with any of our clients unfortunatly there are plenty of people out there who are willing ti rip people off therefore we all get tarred with the same brush. i tihnk its unfair to us who are making an honest living or trying to anyway.

Comment on Crime Prevention Booklet by Stephen Hill

Stephen Hill — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 12:43:07 +0000

I too have had endless calls saying i agreed to purchase advertising in Aug last yr… Since reading and finding other things written about these companys I now inform them i am dealing with Trading Standards and Indeed the Police..

Comment on Crime Prevention Booklet by claire devrell

claire devrell — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 12:50:14 +0000

I have been contacted by brightstart solutions limited. This is a scam too for a crime awareness handbook. They say they have sent me to debt collectors, who phoned yesterday saying i had 7 days to pay £149 or it could eventually lead to them breaking into my business and removing items of worth. I have contacted the local police and they say do not pay as you are unlikely to recieve any goods and they use threatening behaviour to intimidate and get you to pay.

Comment on Crime Prevention Booklet by Craig

Craig — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 13:38:58 +0000

I had one of these as soon as we started business from http://www.communisafeuk.org/

They chased like crazy for payment up front and even sent me an invoice. Then I heard nothing

My business partners brother works in the police and had never heard of the police magazine mentioned

Comment on School Books Scam by Alan

Alan — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 21:38:40 +0000

I am involved with a small buisiness that operates a train, the lady that owns it is such a nice lady & falls for these all the time, the latest one besides all those that have already been mentioned is a company called Safety 1st, the contact is always Sarah, today she left the telephone number 08453886384 the number is always withheld it’s supposed to be safety info for kids, very agressive on the phone today

Comment on www.Adscams.co.uk – Relaunch as a blog by Neil

Neil — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 21:34:20 +0000

I run a small business and am always receiving calls about advertising. Frankly i save up all my bile for these people and happily unload on them. As a business owner you should know what advertising is likely to work and NEVER, EVER part with money to unknown organizations, especially to liverpudlians, chirpy northerners who address you by your christian name or calls from overseas. The world is full of mugs, don’t be one of them !!!