A new phone scam is making the rounds. This time someone may call you up claiming that they are from BT and that your account is an arrears. If they are unsuccesful in getting your account details out of you to make any ‘alledged’ due payments, they threaten to cut off your line. If you don’t believe them they have a neat little trick up their sleeve. (more…)
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Phone scam: be aware of the latest scam to get your money
Monday, September 21st, 2009How long will it take to re-connect your telephones in an emergency?
Thursday, July 9th, 2009Few people realise that the most vulnerable cables within their telephone circuits are those situated between the local serving exchange and their offices. Known as ‘the last mile’ these cables are often situated only 15cm beneath the road and are at genuine risk from road works and facility maintenance. In addition many telephone switches are situated within the basement of office buildings, quite literally sitting beneath main water pipes serving the offices. (more…)
