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  1. Pete999

    Oriental looking scam posts

    Anyone still getting them? I had 195 this morning, aren't I the lucky one?
  2. Doomed

    e-mail warning - possible new scam

    Watch out for a new dodgy e-mail scam, twice now I have received an enquirey about electrical work - very basic, my availability and that the work is domestic. We reply asking for more details, including contact details. We get an answer along the lines of thanks for getting back, I will send...
  3. D Skelton

    Scam cost reduction

    Just got off the phone to the director of customer relations at Certsure, after a lengthy chat about membership criteria and her trying again to rope me into a meeting up at NIC HQ up in Dunstable, we got talking about Stroma and how the NIC and Elecsa go about justifying their rip off prices...
  4. O

    Emergency services scam doing the rounds again.

    Just got a call this morning regarding this old scam. They say they are representing either the police or the fire service offering a great advertising opportunity, but you basically get sold an advert that doesn't exist and no one will ever see.
  5. O

    Another scam??

    Got this today by email: Congratulations xxxxx. You've got it. Your Business We've been told you've got what it takes to become a Which? Trusted Trader. Dear xxxxxx, We're delighted to let you know that our members have recommended xxxxxxxxxxx to join our Which...
    • Octopus
    • Thread
    • another click image scam table
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Business Related
  6. S

    Pheonix contractors federation scam?

    I have been contacted by pheonix about becoming an approved contractor? Has anybody heard anything about them because I think it is a scam? Thxs Sparklet
    • Sparklet
    • Thread
    • contractor contractors going heard scam
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  7. telectrix

    scam?

    just received tis email. looks like a scam to get your paypal details so they can rob your bank account. the giveaway is the grammar etc. Hello Member ! This is Automatic Message Generated by System To Let you know that you have to confirm your account your account muse be confirmed because...
  8. G

    SCAM WARNING! please read

    Last night I received an email from a friend of mine saying he was in Belgium and had been robbed,his money,credit cards and airline ticket along with his passport had been stolen.He'd got a temp passport but needed money to pay for his hotel and to get home,and would I help him out the best way...
  9. E

    AdScam!

    Hello, I had 3 phone calls from 3 different companies today trying to sell me Ad space in their monthly booklet highlighting the risk of rogue traders. They also told me that if I was to take out an Ad the would only refer me to anyone in my area as a competent electrician. Oh yeah, they also...
  10. grumpyjohn01

    scam within a scam?

    Just notified some work to Elecsa and realised I was being charged £3 'per tick' when I got to the part where you 'detail' the work done....naturally when I realised this I only made 1 tick as in my mind the others didnt strictly apply, however this would be a matter of judgement and could cost...
  11. T

    Scam or No Scam ? That is the Question

    Right, Im full time employed by my local council. I also do a lot of work on the side for myself (mostly domestic). Am registered with HMRC as self employed. Have done for 2-3 years now. Never joined a scam, just carried my work out to BS7671, provided a certificate, and never had a problem...
    • tbs1983
    • Thread
    • circuits covered involved question scam shall
    • Replies: 24
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  12. T

    Another thread about a scam (but not that kind)

    01865653811 Add that one to your do not answer list people. It's an outfit called The Forrester's Fund, they claim to be a children's cancer charity (how low can you go?) who publish a quarterly magazine and for around £200 you, Yes You!, can be the only member of a trade advertising in it. Now...
    • trev
    • Thread
    • another calls every scam these thread years
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  13. G

    minimum requirement for scam/racket membership

    so...lats take Napit for example: so if its a minimum of level 3 standard now: NAPIT `2391`...is level 2 ???????????????
    • GLENNSPARK
    • Thread
    • level membership minimum requirement roman scam times
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  14. O

    The talking shop scammers are at it again....

    http://e-certsure.com/WCP-2LW9H-336VOE3Z1E/cr.aspx
    • Octopus
    • Thread
    • again looks scam shop talking
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  15. D Skelton

    Score 1 to the scams, 0 to the trade :(

    http://www.parliament.uk/documents/commons-committees/communities-and-local-government/CM8853_Web.pdf The government..... Err, no, sorry..... I mean the scam's lobbyists have spoken. Now just to await the UKAS report. Back to square one I think guys :(
  16. D

    Tax Return scam warning !!!!!!

    Got an email saying i had a tax refund of over £900 quid and click to open a pdf...!!! If your get anything similar contact HMRC yourself before opening it is a phising / virus scam trying to get your password and other details.. The Email web address starts off in various forms but always...
  17. P

    Latest on-line scam to watch out for

    Had this in my inbox today - something else to watch out for: +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Dear Sir/Madam! We have prepared your annual kWh usage report for the year 2013. We have to inform you that your electricity consumption limit has been exceeded. If you wish to use a discounted...
    • pjcomp
    • Thread
    • attached out scam watch where
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  18. M

    Scam provider

    We'll I had my first assessment to become a qs for the i I work for. Very disappointed no technical questions asked seems like anybody can pass.
    • Matt85
    • Thread
    • first provider scam second sparks technical
    • Replies: 18
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  19. A

    To rival the scams

    Forum spawns electrical contractors register and self cert scheme membership. 42,000 members (and assuming most are sparks). Knowledeable and well respected senior members. Some retired and able/willing to provide a technical helpline. Low membership fees. Maybe operate as a cooperative...
    • ArseyDee
    • Thread
    • members opportunity scam schemes
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  20. S

    Want some fun with a scammer

    Background son looking for new motor ie range rover. I know running costs etc but he is an electrician and therefore by default very wealthy lolol anyway upshot is found a beauty but 10 below the norm . Email sent etc reply in English /Nigerian car in Spain u pay me we ship etc etc etc...

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