From the comments I've received on the last article it looks like I helped a few people out and prevented the scammers getting some of their precious money, so yay and thanks for the comments! Unfortunately the scammers have predictably just started to use more numbers but with the same sort of message, and it also seems they are using 070 numbers which are personal numbers that cost considerably more than 0871 or standard mobile numbers.
I've just tested all of the following numbers and they are still live so please, if you get a chance, call Ofcom and register a complaint with them to get these numbers shut down, it only takes 2 minutes and it's very painless! They can be contacted on 0845 456 3000 or at www.ofcom.org.uk
0871 208 9406 - Message asking me to call 0871 208 9408
0871 208 9407 - Scam on hold message
0871 208 9408 - Scam on hold message
0871 208 4197 - Scam on hold message
0871 240 9000 - Message claiming the number is no longer available
0709 986 8454 - Rang and then forwarded to voicemail
Have a look at these forums for more info and postings regarding this:-
http://blog.hackingcough.com/2006/08/endemols_getric.htm
http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=299163
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