[plug] Mobile phone scam - Beware

[Michael Holland]

On Wed, 14 Jun 2006, Alex Polglaze wrote:

> Actually, yes. It was on the TV last night in the news with a warning from consumer affairs.
>
> proof enough?

Well, if it was on Today Tonight, or A Current Affair, thats proof
positive that it's a total beat up.

Should you return the missed call, you get a recorded invitation to call
their 1900 number to "claim your prize".

Those who want to know more can google "DC Marketing".

Another scam is to send SMSes from premium numbers, enticing replies,
which can start a "subscription". The whole "premium SMS" thing is
a modern racket.

cheers, Mike.